How to hail a yellow cab in New York

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Compared to the subways that offer a much more comfortable fare, taking a yellow cab in New York may cost you up to $50; nevertheless, it is the perfect outing if what you are seeking is comfort and speed. Either way we are offering you some important information that you should keep in mind when you decide to take one.

In order to find out if the taxi is available, you should see if the lateral light is on; if it is, it means that you may take it, if it is off, it means that the taxi is taken.
Taxis are abundant at the airports and during peak hours in New York, which is why you should be careful of pirate taxis. To avoid those always use the ones with a meter.
You should also always keep in mind the number of people that are coming with you, since if it is a small cab the maximum will be 3 or 4 people. If you are 5 or more people, you should wait for a bigger cab.
The taxi’s meter begins counting at $2.50 and it increases by $0.40 for every 300 meters or every minute of waiting time. There is an extra charge of $0.50 when traveling between 8pm and 6am.
The cost of tolls in the expressways and bridges add to the cost. Also remember to add $0.50 state tax. At the end don’t forget to add up the total tip for the cab driver which is 10% or 15 %.
Lastly, if you don’t speak English very well, showing the written address of your destination is recommended in case that the driver does not speak Spanish and to avoid any type of confusion.

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