On the roads does it cut in, half the time? (4)

I believe the answer is:

taxi

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(Other definitions for taxi that I've seen before include "Transport for hire" , "I hail you!" , "Vehicle that plies for hire" , "Hackney carriage" , "Rank occupant" .)

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