Thursday, July 11, 2013

How much would a cab fare cost on long Island to travel 10.4 mi? -

By New York City taxi cabs, the pricing depends on where you are going on Long Island. If you are going to the Nassau Counties on Long Island, the fare is the amount shown on the taximeter, which is calculated at the standard city rate within New York City and at twice the metered rate for the portion of the trip in Westchester or Nassau County. All necessary tolls to and from the destination shall be paid by the passenger. So, if you are going to Nassau County, you would basically pay the fare it would cost to leave the city, and then the measured fair to your destination into Nassau County, including all toll booths.Here is the pricing --Initial fare$2.50Each one-fifth mile*$0.40Each one minute idle$0.40Peak surcharge$1.00 (after 4pm, until 8pm, Monday through Friday)Night surcharge$0.50 (after 8pm, until 6am)Tolls$extra, depending on the tollAdditional ridersFreeIf you are going beyond Nassau County on Long Island, the pricing will be one flat rate, which is a definite amount fixed between the driver and the passenger at the start of the trip. This flat rate shall be negotiated prior to the trip and entered into the meter. If you are going to make it a flat rate, please make it fair; make sure the driver is getting a good amount of money for his trouble.*1/5 of a mile is approximately four New York City blocksAll the best ?