Critical information about JFK Taxi

    Travelers flying into JFK Airport always ask about JFK Taxi. In this article we will discuss JFK Taxi cue, the JFK taxi drivers wait time and JFK taxi capacity to hold taxis at JFK Airport and shortages of taxis at JFK Airport Additionally, we will provide JFK taxi to Manhattan rates. So, let’s begin with discussing the cue.

The JFK Taxi central taxi holding lot is managed by ABM management. The employees of ABM are contracted by the New York Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to dispatch and manage JFK taxi lot and cues and lines throughout JFK Airport. The JFK taxi central holding lot can hold approximately 500 taxis at full capacity. Where do excess taxis go when the central holding lot is full at JFK Airport?

In our 30 years of experience, the excess taxis at JFK usually don’t wait at JFK Airport when the central holding lot is full. The reason for this is simply that the average time for a taxi driver to be dispatched from the central taxi holding lot to the terminal is approximately 2 hours. These drivers are not being compensated for this time. Therefore, these taxi drivers will drive away from JFK to LGA or return to central midtown New York City. On rainy days, foggy days these drivers will not wait because flight delays further impact their average hourly earnings. During shortages, travelers can expect to wait for taxis, ride on a gypsy cab drivers soliciting inside airport, and or may request Uber and Lyft at higher prices during high demand. Some travelers may chose to hire a private prearranged black car service. Speaking about prices? What is the rate for JFK Taxi to Manhattan.

The fixed rate established by New York City Taxi & Limousine for taxi from JFK to Manhattan is $70 plus surcharges. The surcharges do not go the owner of the taxi, nor do they go to the driver’s pocket, rather they are collected and remitted to the following agencies. NYC collects a congestion fee on every ride a yellow taxi, uber, black car service, or a limousine pickup or drops off. The PANYNJ collects an airport fee on each and every ride from the taxis, black car service, limos, and to include Uber Lyft. In addition, there are tolls to enter NYC, which are collected and remitted to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). And below is the rate for Taxi from JFK to Manhattan.

JFK Taxi Information:

Important Tips:

·                     Tipping is customary for good service.

Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $70 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $5.00 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $75.00.

·                     There is also a NY State tax of 50 cents added to trips within New York, but not for trips to NJ.

·                     Plus New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (Yellow Taxi) or $2.75 (Green Taxi and FHV) or .75 cents (any shared ride) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street.

·                     One fare pays for all passengers to one destination.

·                     Four passengers are the limit for New York City cabs.

·                     $1.25 PANYNJ per-trip Airport Access Fee will apply for pick-ups only.

 

  

We always suggest those traveling first class service to consider in planning their trip to JFK Airport with care and diligence. Should anyone have any transportation related questions, feel free to reach Black Car JFK Airport Limousine concierge desk at concierge@jfkairportcarservice.org