1The electricity meter in our house is read every three months by the power company.
2Can you check the gas meter to see how much we've used this month?
3The water meter is usually located near the street, and it's read by the water company every quarter.
4The taxi's meter will start running as soon as you get in, so be prepared for the fare to increase quickly in heavy traffic.
5The parking meter only accepts coins, so make sure you have some change before you park your car.