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JFK Airport Yellow Taxi Transportation

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Taxi cabs are more important in New York City than in any other city in the country. The drivers operate from JFK airport providing transportation without automobile ownership. There are over 12,000 yellow medallion taxicabs in NYC that are the only vehicles allowed in New York City to pick up passengers hailing on the street or at taxi stands.

TAXI RATES: $2.00 just for getting in $.30 for each 1/4 mile $.30 for each 30 seconds stopped in traffic $.50 additional night charge Plus, tip in the range of 15-20 percent. In the back of every cab there is a list of riders' rights, which includes "the right to a receipt," "the right to be taken to any destination in the metropolitan area," etc. You also have the right to a seat belt. It would be wise to buckle up, as taxis move fast and allow little margin for error. Taxi drivers sometimes try to rip you off by taking a longer route than is necessary, but if they think you know what you're talking about, they won't mess with you. Know where you're going and try to mention that you'd like to go via a certain street. For many years there have been various proposals to reduce the level of taxicab cruising by establishing conveniently located taxi stands at points where the concentration of potential passengers warrants it. Dispatcher-Operated Taxi Stands Dispatcher-operated taxi stands have been established at major transportation terminals in Manhattan. They are located at: Port Authority Bus Terminal: Eighth Avenue between West 41st and West 42nd Streets. Port Authority Bus Terminal: Eighth Avenue between West 40th and West 41st Streets. Penn Station: Seventh Avenue and West 32nd Street Penn Station: Eighth Avenue and West 33rd Street Grand Central Terminal: Vanderbilt Avenue and East 42nd Street Peter Minuit Plaza: Across from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal Citicorp Center: Lexington Avenue between East 53rd and East 54th Streets World Trade Center: North Side of Liberty St. opposite 130 Liberty St. The Peter Minuit Plaza, Citicorp Center and WTC dispatcher operated stands are part of New York City’s Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) "Catch-A-Cab" Demonstration Project. NYC DOT is currently investigating the efficiency and effectiveness of locating taxi stands of this type in other areas of Manhattan. Other Taxi Stands in New York City In addition to the eight (8) dispatcher controlled stands described above there are 207 taxi stands in Manhattan. Taxi stands are located at major transit hubs, hotels, office and retail centers and hospitals throughout Manhattan. Taxi stand signs are installed on guide rails and lampposts located on city sidewalks. At these locations on-duty taxi drivers have the right to wait to pick up passengers. New black and yellow informational signs are being developed to identify stands better. Taxi stand signs are installed and maintained by the NYC Department of Transportation. The Taxi and Limousine Commission regulates the taxi industry, establishes the fare structure, and licenses taxicab drivers as well as establishing licensing standards for drivers and owners. Rates signs are posted on the front doors of each taxicab. For ease of locating a taxi stand in Manhattan, five zones have been defined. The following list includes taxi stands and signs that refer to adjacent taxi stand locations.

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