
New York City Guide
Exploring NYC
New York covers 12,000 square acres of land, has more than 8 million residents and hosts more than ... read more »
NYC Travel
Planning and implementing your New York City travel to and from the hectic ... read more »
NYC Maps
If you’re unclear about how New York is laid out, don’t worry: Many residents of the ... read more »
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
NYC Public Transportation
New York City has a fantastic public transportation system, run by the Metropolitan Transit ... read more »
Walking in NYC
With the combination of bad traffic and public transit that isn’t always door-to-door, many ... read more »
Driving in NYC
You can drive your car around New York City; whether you’ll want to is another story. If you ... read more »
Bike Riding in NYC
Bike riding in New York City draws many to the streets en masse for its ... read more »
NYC Hotels
New York is an expensive place to live, and it can be an even more expensive place to visit unless ... read more »
Apartment Search in NYC
An apartment search in New York City can be a hassle, but the sites below can help ... read more »
NYC Restaurants
The city that never sleeps, or the city that always eats? Although New ... read more »
NYC Shopping
New York City shopping is like shopping in ... read more »
NYC Entertainment
Why come to New York if you plan to stay in your room all day? Since ... read more »
NYC Theater
The earliest documented performance of a play in New York was on Dec. 6, 1732 ... read more »
NYC Music Venues
We all know how to get to Carnegie Hall: Practice, practice, practice. ... read more »
Movies and Film in NYC
Not only is New York City the backdrop for some of the greatest movies ... read more »
NYC Art Museums and Galleries
If a trip to Africa isn’t in the cards for you, perhaps ... read more »
NYC Nightlife
They call New York “the city that never sleeps,” and ... read more »
NYC Celebrity Sightings
Hang around in New York long enough and you’re bound to see ... read more »
NYC Family Events
For all of the sophistication and culture available in New York City, ... read more »
NYC Sports Teams
If you’re a sports fan, following New York ... read more »
NYC Sports Leagues and Fitness Centers
If New York only conjures up images of models in stilettos and ... read more »
NYC Parks
New York City’s skyline is its thumbprint and, in many ways, its ... read more »
NYC Pet Care
Sometimes, the best medicine for dealing with New York’s ... read more »
Finding NYC Doctors, Locksmiths or Other Help
It has been said that New York is the city that never sleeps. ... read more »