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The Meter is RunningNews1.3.3 Patch Notes - Deadhead and Traits
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1.3.3 Patch Notes - Deadhead and Traits

The Meter is Running · published 29 Jul 2026, 13:44 UTC

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Deadhead

  • Renamed from "dead km" and "Empty KM" to Deadhead. That is the actual term for driving without a fare. All screens say it the same way now.

  • Deadhead now has colour bands instead of always printing red. Green up to 60%, amber between 60% and 70%, red above 70%.

  • Added a tooltip on the label explaining why it never drops below 50%. The car drives out to the fare then drives home, so some empty distance is always there.

Balance

  • The reputation bonus moved from Street Smart to Hustler. Same 1.5x bonus, just on a different trait.

  • Street Smart keeps the defensive half. It still blocks scammers and still prevents Nuisance reputation loss.

  • Trait descriptions updated. Street Smart's scammer protection was always in the game but never written down anywhere.

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