New york taxi service

Taxi cabs in New York City are regulated by the Taxi & Limousine Commission, guaranteeing you are getting what you pay for. The is a Taxi Rider's Bill of Rights posted on every cab in the city disclosing that cab drivers must take you anywhere you want in all five boroughs, must take you to Newark, must turn off the radio if you request, must not smoke while you are in the cab, must turn on the air conditioning if you demand so, and must be polite.

TLC also regulates fares, which starts at $2.50 when you enter the cab and cost 40 cents for every 1/5 of a mile or 40 cents per two minutes in stopped or slow-moving traffic. They do not charge for extra passengers or luggage. Official New York City taxies have light with a medallion number clearly displayed on the roof, have rates on the door and are always yellow.

Despite all the regulations, watch out of cab drivers trying to scam you. The meter should be on at all times and clearly visible to you. In order to insure you get there as quickly as possible, look at map prior to entering the cab to make sure the driver isn't taking you through the most inconvenient route at the expense of your wallet. Always ask for a receipt just in case you need to file a complaint on a driver later or left anything accidentally in a cab.