§ 58-26 Operations – Rates and Tolls.
RCNY § 58-26
(a)Metered Rate of Fare.
(1)Metered Rate of Fare. The rate of fare for Taxicabs is as follows, regardless of the number of passengers or stops: (i) The charge for the initial unit is $3.00 plus the Taxicab Improvement Surcharge of $1.00.
(ii)The charge for each additional unit is $.70.
(iii)The unit of fare is: A. One-fifth of a mile, when the Taxicab is traveling at 12 miles an hour or more; or B. 60 seconds when the Taxicab is traveling at less than 12 miles an hour.
(iv)The Taximeter must combine fractional measures of distance and time in accruing a unit of fare. Any combination of distance or time specified in paragraph (iii) above must be computed by the Taximeter in accordance with Handbook 44 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
(v)The fare must include pre-assessment of the unit currently being accrued; the amount due can therefore include a full unit charge for a final, fractional unit.
(2)Surcharges. In addition to the metered rate of fare, Taxicabs will add the following surcharges, except where surcharges are specifically exempted: (i) A rush hour surcharge of $2.50 for all trips beginning on a weekday after 4:00 p.m. and before 8:00 p.m.; this surcharge will not be applied on legal holidays.
(3)MTA Tax. The MTA Tax must be charged on any trip that starts in New York City and ends in any of the following: (i) New York City (ii) Dutchess County (iii) Nassau County (iv) Orange County (v) Putnam County (vi) Rockland County (vii) Suffolk County (viii) Westchester County (b) Flat Rates between Manhattan and Kennedy Airport.
(i)A rush hour surcharge of $5.00 will be added to this Flat Rate for all trips beginning on a weekday after 4:00 p.m. and before 8:00 p.m. This surcharge will not be applied on legal holidays.
(4)Chairperson's Right to Suspend this Provision. The Chairperson is authorized to suspend the enforcement of this provision at any time, if in the judgment of the Chairperson such a suspension is necessary to preserve adequate levels of service to and from Kennedy Airport.
(c)Trips Beyond the City.
(d)No Charge for Luggage or Mobility Aids. There will be no charge for: (1) Steamer trunks or other luggage or belongings; (2) Wheelchairs, crutches, three-wheeled motorized scooters and other mobility aids transported in the interior of the Taxicab; (3) Use of the Taxicab's trunk.
(e)Tolls – How Tolls are Paid.
(f)Tolls – What Tolls are Paid by Passenger.
(5)In addition to any other penalty permitted, the Commission can order restitution to a passenger or the EZ-Pass® tag holder.
(g)Credit/Debit Card Rules.
