TLC Fare & Payment Procedures

Question 1

What is the initial meter charge (drop charge) for a NYC yellow taxi ride?

Accepted Answer

$3.00

Answer

$2.50

Answer

$3.50

Answer

$4.00

Question 2

When must a NYC yellow taxi driver accept a credit or debit card as payment?

Accepted Answer

Always, for any fare amount

Answer

Only for fares over $10

Answer

Only when the passenger requests it in advance

Answer

Only during daytime hours

Question 3

What is the TLC night surcharge added to the metered fare in NYC yellow taxis?

Accepted Answer

$0.50

Answer

$0.30

Answer

$1.00

Answer

$1.50

Question 4

What is the peak hour surcharge for NYC yellow taxis during Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM?

Accepted Answer

$1.00

Answer

$0.50

Answer

$0.75

Answer

$1.50

Question 5

What is the flat rate fare for a NYC yellow taxi trip between Manhattan and JFK Airport?

Accepted Answer

$70 plus tolls

Answer

$52 plus tolls

Answer

$60 plus tolls

Answer

$85 plus tolls

Question 6

When is a NYC yellow taxi driver required to provide a receipt to a passenger?

Accepted Answer

Upon the passenger's request

Answer

Only for fares paid by credit card

Answer

Only for fares over $15

Answer

Automatically after every ride

Question 7

Which surcharge is added to every NYC yellow taxi metered fare as an MTA state surcharge?

Accepted Answer

$0.50

Answer

$0.30

Answer

$0.75

Answer

$1.00