New York – NYC Taxi Commission Approves Fare Hikes

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    A woman gets into a taxi outside Penn Station in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)New York – The cost of a taxi ride in New York City is rising by an average of 17 percent.

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    The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission approved the fare hike Thursday. It takes effect in September.

    The base fare of $2.50 will not increase, but the mileage charge will.

    The flat-rate fee between Manhattan and Kennedy Airport will jump from $45 to $52. The surcharge to travel to or from Newark Liberty International Airport will rise from $15 to $17.50.

    Taxi fares last increased in 2005.


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    11 years ago

    NYC cab fares are still a bargain compared with other major cities.

    11 years ago

    So they raise taxi fares as they eliminate express busses, so that those who cannot take the subway have even a harder time of getting around now.