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Getting TO/AROUND: A taxi in New York is not hard to find, I am not sure how hard to hail one down. I can tell you it’s not cheap. I took a picture of the rates and posted it on here. It may not look like much on the rate card but when you see the traffic you will find out how fast time flies.
A couple of points of interest; at the airport there was repeated warnings not to accept unsolicited offers for a cab. Apparently these guys can take you places you do not want to go, or they will over charge or only God knows what else. So I am giving you the heads up. Look for a yellow cab that has a medallion on the hood of it. I took a picture of that for you too.
Here is the interesting point. That medallion is worth $300,000 USD and is like real estate. It is a coveted medallion and probably explains why the rates are high!
Taxis are more important in New York City than in any other city in the country. They provide customized transportation without automobile ownership.
The 12,053 yellow medallion taxicabs are the only vehicles allowed in New York City to pick up passengers hailing on the street or at taxi stands. The taxis are regulated and it gives you a good feeling.
As a taxi rider, you have the right to:
Direct the destination and route used;
Travel to any destination in the five boroughs of the City of New York;
A courteous, English-speaking driver who knows the streets in Manhattan and the way to major destinations in other boroughs;
A driver who knows and obeys all traffic laws;
Air-conditioning on demand;
A radio-free (silent) trip;
Smoke and incense-free air;
A clean passenger seat area;
A clean trunk
A driver who uses the horn only when necessary to warn of danger; and
Refuse to tip, if the above are not complied with.
In the final picture you'll see a bicycle taxi. I am not sure what the rates in these are but it was the first time I seen a bicycle taxi. They were waiting outside the Majestic Theatre when the shows ended.
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