Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table (Fresh January 17, 2026 Data) Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge (TLC/MTA) Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating (Jan 2026) Notes (Eco, Accessibility, Real Reputation) Yellow Taxi $70 flat Manhattan $2.50 state + $0.75 MTA toll $115–$135 total (tip/tolls/rush) Yes Full TLC, insured ~4.0/5 Classic […]
Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table (2026 Estimates – Data Fresh as of Jan 15, 2026) Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating (Jan 2026) Notes Yellow Taxi $70–90 JFK/Manhattan $9 Meter + traffic = $120–160 No TLC licensed 3.8/5 TripAdvisor No reservations, long lines, cash
Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating as of January 17, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $70 JFK / $35-40 LGA $9 (Manhattan entry) N/A (metered, but delays add time) Yes (flat to airports) TLC licensed, fully insured
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Quick Takeaways Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating as of Jan 13, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $52 to JFK $9 (Manhattan entry) Up to 2x during peaks (real examples from forums) No TLC-required, full coverage ~3/5 (mixed TripAdvisor threads) Reliable hail, but variable
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Quick Takeaways Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating as of Jan 10, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $70 flat to Manhattan $9 (per DOT) No surge, but waits hit 45min in bad weather, forums gripe No, metered beyond flats TLC-mandated coverage N/A, but delays
Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating (as of Jan 8, 2026) Notes Yellow Taxi $70-95 metered $2.50-9 Traffic delays add hours No Full TLC ~3.5/5 (forum trends: cleanliness/delays) Classic but unpredictable; cards/cash. Uber/Lyft $60-130 $2.50-9 $300+
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Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est. to Manhattan) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating (as of Jan 2026) Notes Yellow Taxi ~$70 flat + tolls $2.50 N/A Yes Fully TLC-regulated ~4.0/5 (forums/TripAdvisor) Solid queue at JFK, cash-friendly, but mixed eco efforts; reputation
Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est. to Manhattan) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating (as of Jan 08, 2026 est.) Notes Yellow Taxi $70 flat + tolls/tips $2.75-$9 N/A (metered extras) Yes (flat to Manhattan) Full TLC ~4.0/5 (forum discussions) Reliable queues
Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating as of Jan 10, 2026 Notes (Eco Focus) Yellow Taxi $52+ (metered) $2.50 + $9 toll Up to 50% peak hikes (forums) No TLC full 3.0/5 (general complaints) Limited hybrids; higher emissions,
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Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating as of Jan 10, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $70 $2.50–$5 N/A Yes TLC-licensed, full insurance ~3.8/5 (general feedback) Long lines, no flight tracking, metered extras possible outside Manhattan Uber/Lyft $80–$150
