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This receipt documents a 3.8-mile midtown Manhattan taxi trip taking 8 minutes. Yellow Cab #TK-4729 with Medallion 4B27 carried the passenger from 145 W. 57th St to 723 Park Ave. The metered fare breaks into a $3.00 base fare, $9.50 distance charge (3.8 miles × $2.50), and $4.00 time charge (8 minutes × $0.50), for a $16.50 subtotal plus a $3.50 tip, totaling $20.00.

This city taxi receipt documents a 6.2-mile downtown trip with $3.50 base fare, $2.85/mile mileage ($17.67), $1.20 wait time charge (2 min), and 18% tip ($4.04), totaling $26.41 paid by credit card.

Receipt Breakdown

Base Fare (flag drop)$3.00
Distance Charge (3.8 mi × $2.50/mi)$9.50
Time Charge (8 min × $0.50/min)$4.00
Subtotal$16.50
Tip$3.50
Total$20.00
PaymentCredit Card ****7823
Medallion4B27

What Makes This Receipt Realistic

  • • Medallion number 4B27, NYC-style format (digits + letter)
  • • Driver taxi number (TK-4729) and driver license number on receipt header
  • • Pickup and dropoff addresses with timestamps
  • • Distance and time charges calculated at per-unit rates, not a flat fee
  • • $3.50 tip on a $16.50 subtotal, about 21%, within normal NYC taxi tip range
  • • Math: $3.00 + $9.50 + $4.00 = $16.50 subtotal + $3.50 tip = $20.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this city taxi receipt show?

This receipt documents a trip by Yellow Cab Co. #TK-4729. Medallion: 4B27. Driver License: DL-882914. Pickup: 145 W. 57th St, New York, NY (June 12, 2025, 2:14 PM). Dropoff: 723 Park Ave, New York, NY (2:22 PM). Distance: 3.8 miles. Duration: 8 minutes. Base Fare: $3.00. Distance Charge (3.8 mi × $2.50/mi): $9.50. Time Charge (8 min × $0.50/min): $4.00. Subtotal: $16.50. Tip: $3.50. Total: $20.00. Payment: Credit Card ****7823.

How are the distance and time charges calculated on a city taxi receipt?

The taximeter calculates two components simultaneously. The distance charge applies when the taxi is moving above the threshold speed (typically 12 mph): distance in miles × the per-mile rate ($2.50/mile in this example). The time charge applies when moving below threshold speed or stopped: time in minutes × the per-minute rate ($0.50/minute). On a 3.8-mile trip with moderate city traffic, 8 minutes of meter time generates a $4.00 time charge. The final meter reading is the sum of the base fare, distance charge, and time charge, the driver then adds any tolls before tendering the receipt.

Can I use a city taxi receipt for business expense reimbursement?

Yes. Taxi receipts are fully accepted for business travel expense reimbursement. The receipt should show the date, pickup address, dropoff address, total amount, and tip. Most corporate expense policies require the destination to be business-related (office building, hotel, client site, airport). For amounts over a policy threshold (typically $25–$75), an itemized receipt is required rather than just a credit card charge, this taxi receipt with the address-level pickup and dropoff satisfies that requirement. The medallion number also allows the fare to be verified if needed.