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City Taxi Receipt Examples

See how our generator formats standard and metered city taxi receipts: medallion number, driver ID, pickup and dropoff addresses, base fare, per-mile, per-minute, tolls, and tip.

City taxi receipts cover metered cab service in urban areas with a $3-$4 base fare, $2.50-$3.50/mile, and $0.30-$0.60/minute for waiting in traffic. These receipts include the medallion number, driver ID, distance, time, and any toll passthrough for tunnels or bridges.

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City Taxi Receipt

Short urban trip: 3.8 miles, base fare $3.00, distance $9.50, time $4.00, $3.50 tip, total $20.00.

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Metered Taxi Receipt

Longer metered trip: 6.4 miles, base fare, distance, time, $6.50 tolls, 15% tip $5.63, total $43.13.

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Airport Taxi Receipts

Airport pickup and dropoff with surcharges

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Standard and surge-priced rideshare trips

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Executive car and airport transfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What line items appear on a city taxi receipt?

A metered city taxi receipt shows: the taxi company name and phone number, the driver's license number and medallion or vehicle number, the date and time of pickup, the pickup and dropoff addresses, the distance in miles, the base fare (also called the flag drop or initial charge, typically $2.50–$3.50), the metered distance charge (per-mile rate × miles), the metered time charge (per-minute rate × minutes for slow traffic or waiting), any tolls paid through, and the total before tip. A tip line with the driver's suggested percentage may be printed at the bottom.

What is a medallion number on a taxi receipt?

A taxi medallion is a permit issued by a city that authorizes a vehicle to operate as a for-hire cab and pick up street-hail passengers. The medallion number (a metal plate affixed to the hood of the vehicle) is printed on the receipt as the vehicle's operating license. In New York City, medallion numbers are four digits followed by a letter (e.g., 4B27). In other cities they may be formatted differently. The medallion number allows a passenger to verify the vehicle was licensed and to file a complaint if needed.

How are tolls shown on a taxi receipt?

Tolls paid during the trip are passed through to the passenger at actual cost and appear as a separate line on the receipt (e.g. 'Tolls: $6.50'). The taximeter does not meter tolls; they are added manually after the metered fare is calculated. In most cities, the driver pays the toll from the passenger's funds and the exact toll amount appears on the receipt. Passengers are not charged a markup on tolls. For business expense purposes, the receipt shows the toll separately from the fare so each can be categorized correctly.

How does the per-minute charge work on a taxi receipt?

The per-minute rate applies when the taxi is moving below a threshold speed (typically 12 mph) or stopped at a traffic light or in gridlock. When moving above the threshold, only the per-mile rate applies. In practice, the taxi meter automatically switches between distance and time metering, and the receipt shows the total time charge rather than breaking it down by traffic conditions. On a city trip with moderate traffic, the time charge is often 20–40% of the total metered fare.