Quick Takeaways Honestly… after all these years circling airports in New York, I still get that little knot in my stomach when I land at LGA. You know the feeling—plane finally stops, everyone stands up at once, bags bang into heads, and then you step outside and it’s just… survival mode. Rain hitting sideways, Ubers
Quick Takeaways Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating as of Feb 15, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $45-60 group metered $9 included 2× peaks; 30+ min waits common No TLC full coverage Varies wildly Easy to hail but tight for >4; spotty
Quick Takeaways Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Fixed Rate? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating Jan 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $40-50 Manhattan $2.50 + $9 zone Up to $70 peak Yes TLC full 3.5/5 Easy hail, but traffic hell; only 10% wheelchair vans (TLC) Uber/Lyft $35-45 base $9 + fees $100+ storms
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