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About the course
What you'll learn
- How yellow cab metered pricing works — the base fare, the per-mile rate, the surcharges, and the total realistic cost of common journeys — and why the meter never surges regardless of weather or demand
- What the JFK flat rate to Manhattan covers, what it does not cover, and the exact steps to confirm it before you get in the cab
- How green boro taxis differ from yellow cabs — which zones they serve, where they can and cannot pick up street hails, and when they are your best option in the outer boroughs
- How Uber and Lyft pricing works in New York specifically — including the surge multipliers that apply during rain, rush hour, and major events — and the comparison with yellow cab rates across different scenarios
- The specific situations where yellow cabs beat rideshare apps and vice versa — a clear decision framework for every common scenario
- How to handle the tip prompt in a yellow cab, in an Uber or Lyft, and at the counter of a car service — what is expected, what is optional, and what the driver actually receives
- What pre-booked black car services offer compared to app-based rideshare and when the premium is justified — particularly for airport transfers and late-night travel
- How to identify and avoid the unlicensed drivers who solicit passengers at airports, Penn Station, and tourist areas — and why accepting these rides creates serious financial and safety risks
Certification
Enrolment options
Taxis, Uber & Rideshare in NYC
Course modified date: 7 May 2026
- Teacher: New York Hints
- Enrolled students: There are no students enrolled in this course.
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- Level: All levels
- Length: 45 minutes
- Certificate: Yes
- Language: English
- Provider: New York Hints
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