affordable town car service new york

Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing Avg Rating Feb 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $3 + $0.70/1/5 mile ​ $2.50-5 ​ Meter + traffic $20+ extras ​ No Full TLC ​ ~3/5 forums ​ Classic, erratic lines; 50%+ accessible now ​; fossil fuels heavy. Uber/Lyft $40-60 norm ​