Gayle and I took a Yellow Cab 5 times during our recent visit to NYC: 1. JFK to Midtown Hilton. Flat rate Plus 2. Midtown Hilton to Carmine's (Upper West Side). 3. Carmine's (upper West Side) to Midtown Hilton. 4. Midtown Hilton to Battery. 5. Midtown Hilton to JFK. Flat Rate Plus Notes 1. Cab reviews run hot and cold depending on day, driver, etc. Our experience was very good throughout, with the Hilton-Battery and JFK to Hilton being especially professional and courteous. 2. I don't understand Congestion fees. We paid it coming into Manhattan from JFK at 1 AM, but nothing going back to JFK late morning. 3. For the non-airport cab fares, we also checked Uber with no real advantage. NYC appears to remain a solidly Yellow Cab Ctiy. 4. The cabs we rode in were relatively current models, clean, and comfortable. 5. We could have done without the video "news" that cycled over and over. read more

Expensive, terrifying, and unsafe. Almost every recent cab ride here has felt insecure, and my last driver in Manhattan actually spent the entire trip texting. For the price you pay, the service is hazardous. Never taking a yellow cab again. I'm driving myself next time." read more

I came to NYC to see my family and was staying in the city. My friend and I went out for a night out. The yellow taxis would not stop for us. They would tell us no then pass us and picked up a white customer. I live in Texas and have never felt nor have I been discriminated against. Why is this happening? While I was out during the day they did the same thing to me. It took a black yellow taxi driver to finally stop for me. I gave him a nice tip so he knows that I'm a good person. read more

The yellow cab taxi is a classic New York City experience, although not as popular with the surge of Uber and Lyft rides. The main benefit is their flat fare for airport destinations, more competitive rates compared to others during rush hours. Their cars are poorly maintained, air conditioning unit not functional and dirty inside the car, drivers tend to be driving more aggressively. read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have taken the Yellow Cab a LOT of times and your experience is a matter of luck. I have been in disgusting cabs where I was reluctant to touch anything and it smelled revolting and I have been in great cabs with awesome drivers. The most recent one from JFK to midtown was thankfully the latter. Great driver, great conversation and a smooth ride. read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yellow Cab in NY ate the worst On Wednesday, October 01st - 2025 At the corner 35st & 8av Midtown Yellow Cab number: Y210442C Driving a Sienna. Crossed 2 red lights and almost running over pedestrians kept running. Yellow Cabs are not an option in NY. You are way safer in an Uber, Lyft or any private car you choose. read more

Just finished a three night trip. Most of the drivers were rude. Final one, going to the train station didn't put his meter on and then inflated the fare. Unbelievably on top of that, as we got out, I said wait for us to get our luggage, but he still started to drive away. Thank God I was quick enough to yank the back door open and tell him to stop. Wat a f-in jerk. Clean up your guest experience NYC read more

This company charges you the time your in there?! So we waved down a guy pulls over and takes the longest possible route to squeeze the most money out of us as humanly possible! Then after we told him we're leaving cuz he keeps going the long way he pulled over then 2 minutes later this dum immigrant starts chasing after us and forces us to tip him... FOR WHAT! Taking the longest route? Then we had to walk 3 miles to get to the place we needed to go! Fuck this company! read more

If I could give them a ZERO I would. Picked up at JFK terminal 7 and went into Manhattan. Flat rate is $70. HE TRIED TO CHARGE US $110 DOLLARS. Rip off artist. DO NOT GET INTO A CAB (AT JFK OR ELSEWHERE) WITHOUT FIRST ASKING 1. WHAT IS THE FLAT RATE FROM JFK INTO THE CITY? (it's $70 into Manhattan) 2. WHAT ARE THE TAX AND TOLL CHARGES FOR SAME? Here's the information from NYC311 taxi commission as of May 1, 2025; (Trips between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in either direction: $70 Plus 50 cents MTA State Surcharge. Plus $1.00 Improvement Surcharge. $5.00 rush hour surcharge (4pm to 8pm weekdays, excluding legal holidays). Plus New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (Yellow Taxi) or $2.75 (Green Taxi and FHV) or 75 cents (any shared ride) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street. Plus MTA Congestion Pricing toll of 75 cents for Yellow and Green Taxis for the area of Manhattan south of and including 60th Street, excluding the FDR Drive, West Side Highway/Route 9A, and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connections to West Street. For more information on the MTA's Congestion Pricing toll, please visit: https://new.mta.info/tolls/congestion-relief-zone/taxi-fhv-tolls Plus tips and any tolls. Bridges are usually $7, tunnels the same. read more

Online research tells you it is best to use the airport's official yellow taxi line to get legitimate rides. Flat fee JFK to Times Square(Manhattan) $70 + fees + tolls + certain time fees. I was charged additional $70 in tolls and asked the driver with a rapid rude response "2 tolls". Suddenly friendly conversation turns to rude and no longer speaking English. Used Uber from then on with wonderful results. Just trying to help some of you traveling decide on transportation read more

Went on line to schedule a ride to the airport in three hours. Had to give my debit card number. Apparently they contacted a different company to come instead. They sent me an email to confirm, but there was no link and it was a non response email. I tried to call but the number said to leave a voicemail and then it said the mailbox was full. Needless to say, they did not show up to take us to the airport but still put through a $5.00 charge, which is minimal but it is just a slap in the face. It's little wonder that they have so much competition from uber and lyft. read more

Used yellow cab taxi service at JFK to downtown Manhattan. I used my credit card and got a receipt showing the price. But, my credit card was charged for $38.50 higher than I didn't authorized. Buyer beware. Sleazy company. read more

Minus 5! The cab ride from LaGuardia to our hotel in Manhattan was beyond painful and disgusting. I wish I'd backed out of the cab before we left. This cab smelled SO bad I had to hold a napkin over my mouth and nose for the entire ride. And NO, it was not because someone else had just been smoking in it or even ten people for the entire week. This was YEARS of smoke and something else I can't even think about it. It was not a good start to our vacation, my eyes were burning and I could barely breath. We had to get to our room and take showers and brush our teeth, and still, we could smell it! Always take a whiff before you commit to a yellow cab ride. We used a private airlink car to go back to the airport for the same amount of money. It was clean, did not smell and the driver was very nice. read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - DO NOT get in cab 8M40 - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yes I must admit there was a time when I hated to take a Yellow Cab. They drove fast and reckless. I always rode with my daughter. Those days appear to be in the past. Covid-19 forced me to Google "Taxi Etiquette ". I took a crash course and hailed my first cab like a big girl, all by myself! It was a great experience and well worth the price. On a hot July day he told me how to use the A.C. I felt bad that I forgot to turn it off when I got out of the cab at the doctors office. I hate wasting gasoline! I'm sure now I will take advantage of Yellow Cab. I am worth the luxury. Its less expensive than Uber. I can pay cash. The cab was clean and new. I've had this magnet on my fridge for years. I'll post Cab photos later. Let's support this valuable NYC institution! read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - My NYC souvenir refrigerator magnet is always in my view! 09/26/2020 - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Your drive drive me from Laguna airport to 56 st and 7 th avenue He quoted me $89.00 and I paid with credit card When I checked my credit card card statement he charged my credit card card $181.27 he didn't give me a receipt so I could dispute I was called them several times and they only take messages I left my phone # several times they never return my call My driver was from Bangladesh and he said he is a student I am wondering he even gave work visa This company is cheating on the customers who trust they will do honest business Don't ever ever trust this company read more

https://www.nycyellowcabtaxi.com/ THIS COMPANY IS A SHAM I called on 6/3 to reserve (and pay for) a cab for 6/15. When I called on 6/14 to confirm the cab would be there, I could not get a person on the phone. They never picked up, I left 4 messages and did not get a return call. Also, they claim to work with Metro Line Cars.com. An invoice came from this company and I paid it, but when I called them, they had no record of the transaction. read more

What can I say, in the Uber-age I'm a confirmed contrarian. When I can, I avoid their opaque rate structures and ever changing protocols like the plague, or Covid for the more modern. Cash-only, a simple receipt and I'm off - no moronic mutual ratings and, no Amex coronaries calling into question my hearing and interpretation of peak-hour fare structures that vacillate on a minute-by-minute basis. Sure, "the Yellows" can take you on an unintended sojourn from time to time but for the most part, it's hop in, tell the driver where and how you want to go and you're there, with no long-term allegiance or cumbersome financial relationship to manage. ..."But, what do I do when it rains, I might get wet... or sumthin'... my grandparents told me about it... I think they called it hailing a cab... it sounds messy and everything." Well, toughen up Skylar, the Yellows will get you to the Club just fine and at the end of the month you won't be crying to mommy and daddy into your Double Macchiato contemplating a $1,500 Uber bill on your melted MasterCard. C'mon sweetheart you just got turned on to Vinyl, try a Yellow Cab, they're at least as good as Foreigner. read more

It's getting worse!!! Many drivers don't speak any English, and seriously I don't know where they learned to drive. Scary. The cars are old, dirty and dated... we were involved in an accident in the car, ( hit by 2 cars, on each side) This is when I noticed that there is no airbag in the back seats. My effort to contact the company remained without success. read more

I have the worst service ever while coming back from a 6 hours flight. We arrived in NYC on Christmas Day this means there was no one almost no one in the streets.zero traffic, this driver was going 25 miles per minutes on the highway where the speed limit was 55. You should know why, well let me explain they made money while the meter is running. The faster they go the slowest money they made. I understand this is how they made their living but come on I just wanted to get home and sleep and also not being robe. I am 15 minutes from the airport and this trip took us more than 30 minutes.. seriously I thought I was going to have a heart attack of anger.. read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - This is his number - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Made a reservation from their website and the car never showed up, and when I called in to check on it the dispatcher had never heard of me. DO NOT use this service. read more

Pay attention, yellow taxista charge more than expected and ask for a mandatory tip which is not due. Much better is Uber

The worst experience. Driver appears impaired. No shock absorbers. Seatbelts unusable. Quoted 120$ for JFK to Hewlett. I take no pleasure in suggesting that Yellow Cab is dead. Most likely killed by a better mousetrap, Uber. Fair warning! read more

This taxi driver in NY was trying to rip me off . He told me 15.00 from.Grand Central to Penn station and shut his meter off . I paid 10.00 always .He thought I was a tourist . Be careful every where some people are thieves read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - Taxi driver trying to Rip me off at Grand Central in New York City .. - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went to NYC for the very first time. Got a cab at LGA to West Village - no problem, quick ride (early on a Saturday). Very direct. I did get hit with a "congestion fee" as well as a tunnel toll - what can you say? That night I was returning to LGA. I was able to flag down a cab (I felt very accomplished doing that for the first time) and had another very direct ride. It was a bit slower due to some spots of busyness. Both cab drivers were respectful. They both drove like demons - but that's partly my perception, because I could never drive in NYC with such confidence. I don't like that little ipad or whatever it is right in front of my face. It means I can't see where I'm going. read more

Got a yellow cab from JFK to where I parked my car. 4 miles away. Driver didn't put the meter on and tried to scam us for 70 bucks. Refused to pay him, called the cops and the cops told they cabbie he was violating the law by trying to scam the company and told us to file a TLC complaint. Guy threatened my wife, big mistake as she would have wrecked the guy. I kept her from kicking the guys ass. Cops threaten to arrest the guy if he didn't leave. We paid him what we paid the original guy who drove us to the airport even though the cops told us we didn't have to pay him at all. Guy picked the wrong family to try and scam. Never use a cab again. Why Uber and Lyft are so popular now. read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - Cab license plate number - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Event 1: JFK to E. Elmhurst I am a former tri state area resident who relocated to Orlando in 1994. Went hm for a sht visit & I was taken on an $85 cab ride fm JFK to 103rd St. In E. Elmhurst & bk to JFK Marriot my final destination. ME cabbie pretended not to be familiar w/the rte so I gave him directions. He md the wrong turns ea. time. I'd say go rt & he'd go left in an attempt to fake language barrier. We arrived over a 1.5 hrs later & I paid the reg rate based on my google directional search. He called the NYPD to the Marriot & they threaten to arrest me for nonpayment of this $85 over charge. I told them the ride fm JFK to E. Elmhurst 103rd St. is 15 min. & 10 addl min. to the JFK Marriot. Total ride at 9:30pm was bet. 20-35 min. & the distance travelled was 14 miles. The hotel staff agreed & said the ME cabbie was trying to inflate on a tourist fm Orlando. NYPD md me pay him $65 instead & told me to file a complaint, but they didnt compel the cabbie to identify himself & he hide his # & id card which is suppose to be posted in plain site. I paid $85 plus tip & tolls to Dial 7 & travelled fm JFK to the Greenwich CT Hyatt. So, NYPD it costs more to go 1 exit fm JFK to 103rd St. E. Elmhurst & bk 1 exit to JFK Marriott than to drive 1hr to another state. Event 2: Manhattan Upper E. Side I was walking w/my best friend who just happens to be Jewish to the 21 club for lunch. As we crossed the street on the green, a ME yellow cab driver inched so close to my friend that I panicked. She did not. She merely gave the ME cabbie direct eye contact & stare. He md a grimacing face that was so tell tale. It was pure hate. She said they do it all the time just to harass us. I haven't taken a yellow cab since. I call Dial 7 no matter what. They are just as available as yellow cabs & just as speedy. I called fm the Plaza & they called upstairs to let me know they were there...fast. read more

Literally THE WORST. I ordered a car for my Mom who is in a WHEELCHAIR to take her to the apartment of her friend who had just died while I went to the police precinct to have officers come to unlock her sealed apartment. I ordered the cab on-line for a 12:30 pick-up, received confirmation. The cab never arrived. My Mom was waiting on the curb in the hot sun for over 30 minutes. My Mom called and they said they had no reservation for her. I then called them to complain and they put me hold twice, before telling me that they "might" be able to get a car to her in "an hour". Awful company, awful service. Will never use them again. Do yourself a favor and shoot yourself in the head before thinking of giving these morons your business. read more

The reason why you guys are going out of Buisness is your drivers behavior. The meter is always broke, not to mention how they like to drive you around. Your driver had the nerve to tell me I didn't tip him enough and he HAD TO DRIVE through two borough to DROP ME OFF.... Like I forced him to do it.... Not to mention I already gave him more then 20%. It was late night my friend wasn't feeling well so I just let it slide gave him extra dollars and left. I will never ever use a yellow cab again This is ridiculous!!! read more

I used these cabs for years. Compared to other American cites they are awesome, but that doesn't mean it great by any means. Some so hot you can't imagine. Other with drivers on the phone the whole time. Others with drivers who want to chat the whole time. Like no wins all around. But they are available and easy to hail, especially for women, even easier in heels. Just sayin'. When I got to NYC they only took cash. But now you can use Apple Pay in many and credit in all I think. And they have little tvs in them now too. But then Uber and Lyft came along. Some competition. Keeps it all real. 11-2017 read more

Reading the other reviews made me feel a little bit better. I was overcharged for the "$52 form JFK to Manhattan" ride. My total was a whopping $80 even though it was a yellow cab and i took it from the yellow cab stand at JFK. I asked the driver why was it so expensive? Wasn't it suppose to be $52? He goes: there are surcharges. I didn't have the time to look up any information so i just took down his license plate and paid. Went on the yellow cab / JFK website--- and saw that tolls and tips are not included. My brilliant driver didn't drive me through ANY tunnels or tolls (yes, I do pay attention when I'm in a cab). It wasn't rush hour either so the alleged $5 extra charge shouldn't have been included. Anyways, realizing I had been overcharged, I called "3-1-1" to file a complaint. I'm 10000% sure the 3-1-1 agents are in with the yellow cab scammers. The 1st guy I spoke to on the phone repeated every single thing wrong back to me. Asked me if I'm complaining cuz I paid "$30"? ...YOU think I would complain if i underpaid for my ride!? It felt like he was doing it on purpose. He then proceeded to "fill out a report" where I'll have to agree to a "hearing"... When I asked what the "hearing" entails, he couldn't give me a solid answer and kept repeating if I wanted to file a report over and over again. Hung up on him, called back and a woman answered. The woman answered even less energetic than the guy. I told her the story and from God knows where, she whipped out a new "taxi fare chart" where apparently, on top of the standard $52, I would be charge an additional $0.50 per mile. Absolute LIES. The last thing I wanted to do after getting off a 6 hour flight is to argue with some not so bright people. I hung up, and considered myself unlucky. I'll never take a yellow cab again. Lyft and Uber for the win. Even though they're a little more expensive, at least the pricing is there for you to see from the get go. The fact I gotta worry about "hidden fees" when riding a yellow cab in NYC. GOOOOOOD riddance. read more

I landed at LGA airport with my 2 young daughters a little after 9:00pm after attending a funeral in South Carolina. After the attendant at the airport told us which yellow cab to get in, the driver just pulled up, didn't help with the bags, and was only concerned that I was going to Queens and not Brooklyn. He did not speak English very well and appeared to have an auditory processing disorder. We gave him the address, but when we saw it on the screen we alerted him that the wrong address had been entered. He insisted that it was correct then ignored repeated request to fix the address. When he did not exit at Farmers Blvd., I told him at least 5 times that he was going in the wrong direction. At this point my youngest daughter was crying and my other daughter was trying to show him the correct address from her phone. He would not listen and stooped the car in a dark area that we were not familiar with. I called the police. The police took forever to come and we felt unsafe so I ended up taking an Uber to my address after paying the taxi driver that took us to an unsafe location $57. When the police finally called me back, they made me aware that there was nothing that I can really do about the situation. It's absurd that something like this can happen and the person/young children they are not held accountable for their poor customer service, nasty attitude, and making us feel unsafe. He should not be driving taxis if he doesn't listen to paying customers. Your company should be more selective when hiring. I will not use this company again and I will also urge those in my community to do the same. The drivers name is Thomas, H Kyi. His license number is 356481. This man should be held accountable and I will post his information on social media until I receive feedback and a resolution. I am sure this is not his 1st time doing something like this. read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - The drivers name is Thomas, H Kyi. His license number is 356481. - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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NYC Cab drivers - you are my heroes. I mean...no wonder there are so many car chase scenes in movies...this type of driving is real! They are tour guides! They can make small talk and drive in chaotic conditions. They keep me safe: "Your door is still open...DON'T open it in the middle of the intersection!" The cab drivers are BRAVE! Their job is stressful. A free ride and sometimes violence may await them when a destination is reached. I give each driver a twenty spot at each destination. Too generous? I overhear that parking at Madison Square Garden on fight night is $60 - the whole weekend will cost me about the same. I would give more if I could. Thank you NY cab drivers. I'm in love with NYC in part, because of you. [Written while listening to "Where Are U Now (with Justin Bieber)" Skrillex & Diplo] read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

i was in Jersey city with a group waiting on an Uber when a yellow cab came by. Since I was running lat I took the cab. I got to the airport and he charged me $69 plus tolls. I gave him a $8 tip. When I went in saw the group I was with. They got there before me. They payed $38 and drove in an explorer. I paid total of $104!! Never again. No wonder they are going out of business. I wish I could rate them zero stars read more

Yes, the NYC Yellow Taxi is an icon. Sure, they are everywhere, with some being good and others being downright craptacular. At least many nowadays are of the newer variety from those smaller compact vehicles where there is so little legroom you need the jaws of life to get you out at your stop, to the larger SUV types that have enough room in them to camp out in. I'm not into the whole Uber or Lyft thing as I find it just as easy to stick my arm out and hail a cab. Yet, at times I wish Scotty could beam me up and transporter me to where I want to go. Yellow Cab at times has made we want to choke the driver. My observations - 1) What the heck is with the new micro-mini cabs? Holy crap there is no god damn leg room in the back seat! Sliding in and out is like being put in a meat grinder. Why are my damn knees slammed into the back of the front seat, and why are my feet lodged under it? My dress shoes are now all scuffed up. What idiot designed this crap? 2) I turn off the damn annoying TV. Every ride. Bad enough I have to be bombarded with commercials, and stupid ass Jimmy Kimmel segments, but do I have to be subjected to this in every cab rotating over and over and over? 3) Don't tell me your damn credit card machine is not working you d-bag. You picked me up now take me where I want to go as I have no cash on me for a $20 ride. I am using plastic. 4) Take me to Brooklyn or I will effing kill you. I will not ask again or argue this point, and no, I will not get out of the cab. I will sit here and waste your time. It's your job - do it! 5) What is that god damned smell? Why does the cab smell like dirty ass? Febreze once in a while dammit! Hang some of those little scented Christmas trees around. Take a damn shower. Use deodorant. Have some pride in yourself and your cab dude. 6) Close the windows and turn on the freaking air conditioning! I ask if it works as soon as I get in. If you say no, or don't acknowledge me I am getting out. Case closed. 7) Get off the damn phone. I don't want to listen to you talking to your friends and family for the whole ride. In a strange language. No matter what country they are in. Shut up! 8) What do you mean you don't know where that place is? You are the driver so why are you asking me for the directions? Holy crap! Use GPS! 9) If I tell you the best route you better take it. Don't try to scam me by taking the most congested route, or not cutting through the park, or acting like you didn't know the street fair or protest march is there. I have lived here long enough to know all your dirty tricks. 10) Turn off Al-Zazeera radio, or whatever Bangra crap music or religious chanting station you are listening to. I want a nice quiet ride. These are just a handful of gripes and opinions I have on NYCYellow Cab. Still, there are some that on occasion will pleasantly surprise you. In a few instances I will hop in a cab that is large and roomy. Clean and fresh smelling. With a courteous and savvy driver that gets you there quickly and will use the best route possible. Some even will put on music you like or the ballgame on request. Nice cold air conditioning too. For these guys I tip well and they are worth it. Too bad these cabs and drivers seem to be in the minority. Overall, we are stuck with all of them, good and bad. I use the subways anyway 90% of the time as a monthly unlimited metrocard will get you pretty much everywhere quicker and cheaper. For those times I need to use a cab I pick and choose which ones I will get in now, and sometimes you just have to grin and bear it as some really suck and you are stuck with whatever comes by first. read more

If there one job I wouldn't want, it would be to be a NYC taxi driver. Though I am a nurse I have limited patience for rude, aggressive or inconsiderate people. Though I do take care of people that fit in this description. As cabbie you're expected to know where every thing is- ugh I need GPS for that. You're expected to magically fly and arrive bc the genius in the backseat is late for whatever reason. I wouldn't want the stress. You take Bs from people who bitch about traffic- as if it's your fault. Some of you do it well- some of you have pent up aggression that needs to be released- cause screaming and cutting others off is crazy. At the end of the day- you do a great job. I won't let a few rotten apples define who you are. You have a hard job. You're doing something you love. Stay true and smile. And if the passenger isn't making small talk- please don't ! read more

NYC Yellow Cab Taxi - Lots of lights in the dashboard - eeeeek! - Taxis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

He was very angry But he asked me where to I said take me to the station My train leaving soon So guess what he did to me Just for spite He stopped at every single traffic light He took the wrong turn And the long way too He stopped at the bar Just to use the loo When I got to the station It was all in vain Good golly gosh I say I miss my train They are a NYC symbol. Reckless driving, although they are licensed professionals. They get angry and agitated at Hello. Check blood pressure much? The concept of helping with bags doesn't really exist. Don't suggest alternate faster routes, they will suggest you get behind the wheel if you are so good at it. read more

The NY Yellow cab. It's almost an institution in New York City. I still remember the ones where you had stools in the back seats. These days most of them now have computer screens in the back seat and it's partition that separates you and the driver. You can pay with a credit card though I usually get hints of most drivers hating for doing that. They are easy to find in Manhatten for the most part. The two nights I've always had issues with, understandably, are Halloween and New Years Eve. Otherwise no more than a few minutes on a bad day and you find one. It all comes down to your driver from there. If you get a good one, you get delivered the fastest way, which should mean the cheapest and safest way. If you get a bad one, it can be bad. It hasn't happened often to me but if you take cabs enough it will happen. read more

In times of dire situation, NYC medallion taxi pulled through for me and my family. The NYC medallion taxi is a long time icon. I like the checkered yellow and black taxi of the 1920s by Checker Cab Manufacturing Company-- very iconic and very nostalgic of early 20th century. Upon discharge from the hospital of my MAJOR surgery in 2015 with severe abject, excruciating pain unable to walk and certainly unable to take public transportation home NYC medallion taxi was my means of conveyance to my destination. Not all drivers are created equal to go the distance outside Manhattan into the four NYC boroughs when picking up my street hails. In 2015 era with tools equipped as GPS I still had to provide verbal driving directions from point to point leading to my destination. GPS is not 100% accurate nor full-proof blue print vs. experienced drivers who know NYC streets, highways, expressways and backdoor side streets. The driver was extremely insensitive to my physical state of being as he purposely took the most bumpiest road surfaces filled with potholes while I shrieked loudly with wails of utter pain. Apathetic. Utilizing a NYC medallion taxi is a absolute necessity in times of peril situation. Shutting the annoying TV is an option in the vehicle. NYC medallion taxicabs are licensed and regulated by New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), unlike Uber a private unlicensed and non-government regulated taxicab, NYC medallion taxicab passengers can report, complain and obtain driver's license and TLC license, and attend a fair hearing. http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/passenger.shtml read more

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While most NYC yellow cabs remain disgusting, they've greatly improved over the years. Between the implementation of TVs in the back and the ability to swipe your own credit card without giving it to the cabbie and worrying he's going to lose it between the seats while angry drivers beeping their horns are being held up in traffic behind you, the future was hopeful... Then Uber came around ... But when in New York, I'm pretty loyal to the yellow cabs for 3 reasons: 1) It's much easier to hail a yellow cab than wait for an Uber 2) You will wait for an Uber because the NYC skyline gets in the way of most GPS signals, thereby making it difficult for Uber drivers to locate you 3) Most importantly, it's not a whole lot cheaper to take Uber within the City limits read more

I only take NYC Yellow cabs when I'm in a hurry and traffic is moving. But I love NYC yellow cabbies, I love them. The thrill of riding a cab around Manhattan is indescribable so Ima stop there. Please DONT Take a Cab if: If you cannot take a driver who weaves a basket on 5th ave; If you have issues with people cursing in another language; If you feel guilty beating someone else to a cab; If you hate feeling like you're near close to death. Do Uber instead. Tip: Always check the cab or your seat before exiting the cab. Tip your cabbie. Visits: countless many read more