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All about New York City taxis

Most reliable and accessible way of traveling and moving in New York City is via taxis. Taxis are most affordable when it is a crowd or group of people who have to travel from time to time. The best incentive provided by taxis is they save time and take you direct to your destination.

The article aims to make you maximum information about rides in New York taxis.

Most people have this idea that stopping taxis is quite easy whereas when faced to do it, they are amazed. The trick is much more difficult to perform. You should know what the headlights on a cab indicate according to New York rules. If just the middle part of it is lighted, this means the cab is available to serve you. In case, the mid part I alighted along with side lamps, then the cab is not serving. In case none of the numbers on top of the taxis is lit then it is an indication that the cab is already transporting passengers to their destination.

Other interesting facts regarding taxi system in New York are that during rains, you will not find the cabs easily so it is more advisable that you avail the subway service. You cannot pre-book a taxi in New York; here you can hail the cab only at the run time or contact cab/livery services.

It is also beneficial to know all about the wages system of taxis in New York. There is no extra charge for baggage or passenger surcharge, $2.50 is the lowest taxi fare. The cab will charge you additional fare as $0.40 per 1.5 mile at speed above or equal to 6mph.In New York, the fares are maximum during hours 4-8pm on weekdays. During the journey, any toll or metered fare is to be paid by the passenger. In New York, most of the cabs also accept credit cards but this process is usually slower than cash payments.

If you find yourself paired with an irritating and obnoxious taxi driver than remember to note his medallion number and give a ring at 311. You will find him changing into an amiable and friendly driver within seconds!

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