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,
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
Quick Takeaways Comparison Table – What Things Look Like in Early 2026 Service Typical Cost to Midtown (flat/est.) Congestion Handling Worst Surge Example Fixed Price? TLC Licensing & Insurance Avg Rating (Jan 2026) Notes Yellow Taxi $70 flat Extra (~$3–$10) N/A Yes Full TLC ~3.5/5 Dependable when you grab one; extras add up quick. Uber/Lyft
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Takeaways Disclaimer: Sponsored by JetBlack Transportation—recommendations independent and based on consensus data from TLC, NYC DOT, and user reviews. Hey there, I’m Alex Freeman with the JetBlack Editorial Team—30 years navigating NYC’s ground transport chaos, from dodging gridlock in a ’95 Lincoln to partnering with NYC DOT analysts on traffic forecasts. We’ve got TLC-certified creds
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Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est. group 6–10) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating (recent data) Notes Yellow Taxi $70–$100 (metered + tips) Yes (~$2.50–$5) Traffic delays add up No Full TLC ~3.5/5 Quick hail but cramped for groups; no luggage guarantee.
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 7, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $70–$90 + tolls Included in meter (~$9) N/A Partial Full TLC ~3.8/5 (estimates) Street hail; slower in traffic nyc.gov/dot. Uber/Lyft $50–$80 Extra
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Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est. EWR to Midtown Manhattan) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating (as of Jan 2026) Notes Yellow Taxi $70–$100 + tolls/surcharges Up to $9 Traffic delays add time-based fees Partial (flat to some airports) Fully TLC-licensed ~3.5/5
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