To get to Manhattan from JFK, you can take the subway, commuter train, taxi, or a shuttle. The fastest is the commuter train (about 35 minutes), and the cheapest is the subway. Is There a Train From JFK to Manhattan? Yes, a commuter train and the subway. For either option, take the AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica Station.
Taxis can also be dispatched by TLC-licensed E-Hail companies. By law, there are 13,587 taxis in New York City and each taxi must have a medallion affixed to it. Vehicles can be owned by drivers or leased to them by licensed garages. Grant funding is available for wheelchair accessible taxis. For-Hire Vehicles (FHVs) State Minimum Fare Base Fare Per KM Per Minute; New Jersey, United States: $ 7.5 : $ 4.2 : $ 1.28 : $ 27.7 State Uber Minimum Fare Base Fare Per KM Per Minute; UberX New York, United States: UBERX: $8 : $2.55 : $1.75 : $0.35 : UberXL New York, United States: UBERXL No, they're usually not self employed. Most work for large agencies, because taxi medallions cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most drivers pay for the privilege of driving an agency cab. Your tips are all they make in salary. 15-20%. And if you're thinking of not tipping that much, please don't take a cab. Report inappropriate content zkEtOkD.