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NYC Taxis

Yellow taxis are about as symbolic of New York as the Statue of Liberty, and if you’re in Manhattan you’ll no doubt see a few hundred New York City taxis meandering in and out of traffic. To help you understand the rules, regulations and courtesies of hiring a driver, take a look at the following sites.

Insights for NYC Taxis

  • Although some taxis are starting to accept credit cards, it's generally a good idea to have enough cash on hand to pay for your cab ride. Call-in car services can usually accept credit cards (they’ll take your information beforehand).
  • You may see black, grey, silver, or white town cars around town, usually in areas with fewer yellow cabs. Most of these "gypsy cabs" must be called ahead of time for service but some people hail them from the street, even though this is not generally safe or legal. If you want to ride in a “luxury” vehicle, we advise calling a car service.
  • You can tell whether a cab is full by looking at the sign on the roof of the car: If it’s not lit, it’s occupied; if it’s completely lit, it’s off duty; if the middle section is lit, it’s available, and you can try to hail it.
  • If you're traveling outside Manhattan, the driver may have to pay a highway, tunnel or bridge toll, which will be added to your cab fare. To avoid any confusion, ask your driver before you get going whether you’ll pass through any tolls and how much they’ll be. Sometimes you can ask your driver to find a way around a toll but often this will make your ride longer and your fare higher.

Top Sites for NYC Taxis

For New York City taxi rules and regulations …
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is the regulatory body of cabs in New York City. Here you’ll find the latest news about taxis, as well as laws and information for passengers. File a complaint about a taxi, understand your rights as a passenger and even try to recover an item lost in a cab. Don't miss the passenger FAQs to learn how many people are allowed in a cab, whether or not a driver can refuse a passenger, how tolls are handled and more. Fare rules and estimated fares to and from airports are included.
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For calculating your New York City cab fare …
TaxiWiz has a taxi fare finder that estimates your taxi fare to and from a point in New York City. Click on your starting point and destination on the map, or enter your address or landmark on the left.
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