Must one who takes a taxi and then exits it before reaching his destination pay the fare to the driver?
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An ijara (lease/hire) is a binding contract that cannot be unilaterally terminated except by mutual consent. Riding in a car or bus may be considered an ijara based on common custom. Custom varies from country to country; in some places, the passenger is not obligated to pay the fare merely by boarding, but rather when the vehicle departs for the intended destination.
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