TLC Fare & Payment Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the initial meter charge (drop charge) for a NYC yellow taxi ride?
- $2.50
- $3.00 (Correct answer)
- $3.50
- $4.00
Correct answer: $3.00
The NYC yellow taxi metered fare begins with a $3.00 initial charge when the meter is activated.
Question 2: When must a NYC yellow taxi driver accept a credit or debit card as payment?
- Only for fares over $10
- Always, for any fare amount (Correct answer)
- Only when the passenger requests it in advance
- Only during daytime hours
Correct answer: Always, for any fare amount
TLC rules require yellow taxi drivers to accept credit and debit cards for all fares at all times, with no minimum fare threshold.
Question 3: What is the TLC night surcharge added to the metered fare in NYC yellow taxis?
- $0.30
- $0.50 (Correct answer)
- $1.00
- $1.50
Correct answer: $0.50
A $0.50 night surcharge applies to NYC yellow taxi fares between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Question 4: What is the peak hour surcharge for NYC yellow taxis during Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM?
- $0.50
- $0.75
- $1.00 (Correct answer)
- $1.50
Correct answer: $1.00
A $1.00 peak hour surcharge is added to metered fares during weekday rush hours (Mon–Fri, 4 PM–8 PM).
Question 5: What is the flat rate fare for a NYC yellow taxi trip between Manhattan and JFK Airport?
- $52 plus tolls
- $60 plus tolls
- $70 plus tolls (Correct answer)
- $85 plus tolls
Correct answer: $70 plus tolls
The TLC-mandated flat rate for yellow taxi trips between Manhattan and JFK Airport is $70, plus any applicable tolls and surcharges.
Question 6: When is a NYC yellow taxi driver required to provide a receipt to a passenger?
- Only for fares paid by credit card
- Only for fares over $15
- Upon the passenger's request (Correct answer)
- Automatically after every ride
Correct answer: Upon the passenger's request
TLC rules require drivers to provide a receipt whenever a passenger requests one, regardless of the payment method used.
Question 7: Which surcharge is added to every NYC yellow taxi metered fare as an MTA state surcharge?
- $0.30
- $0.50 (Correct answer)
- $0.75
- $1.00
Correct answer: $0.50
A $0.50 MTA State surcharge is added to every metered yellow taxi fare to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
TLC Fare & Payment Procedures 1
What is the initial meter charge (drop charge) for a NYC yellow taxi ride?