The famous yellow taxi (yellow cab) is undoubtedly the means of transport used and known in New York and there are countless circulating through the streets, so you will not have any problem getting one is the time it is and be the day it is. As in any other city in the world, raise your hand is enough to make one stop. Like in Spain, to see if they are free you have to look at if you bring the light on, although there is yellow instead of green like this.
All New York taxis accept payment by credit card, a must today because we are not always loose at any time may be a need to take one. The minimum fare is $ 2.50 and each kilometer you usually go for $ 1.50, although 16 to 20 hours there is a surcharge of $ 1 per peak hour and from 20h to 6 am the surcharge is $ 0.50. If you go through a tunnel toll payment or you who has to pay the amount. The meter should always be on and you never can charge extra for carrying luggage.
Taxi drivers are also usually leave a tip of 10 to 15% of the race, but not required itself is usually done when they are nice and kind to you. If you or go with a disability and need help, the driver is not obliged to help and if not you should call 311 to request a special taxi.
As a recommendation, even if your English is good always carries a paper written in the direction of where you go, as there are drivers of many nationalities and speak very well that you maybe give to one you can not understand you, so to avoid problems and misunderstandings write. When you get to the airport be careful as there are many illegal taxi drivers always try to cheat you. The price of JFK airport to Manhattan is $ 45 forever.
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