New york taxi fare calculator

Here is a simple New York City taxi fare calculator:

Base Fare: $3.00

Rate: $0.50 per 1/5 mile or $0.50 per 30 seconds in slow traffic

Tolls: $5.50 (average toll cost)

Night Surcharge: $0.50 (8pm-6am)

Peak Hour Surcharge: $0.50 (4pm-8pm, Monday-Friday)

Additional Fees:

• Tip: 15% - 20% of the total fare (optional)
• Airport Fee: $4.50 (to/from JFK, LGA, or EWR airports)
• Bridge/Tunnel Fee: $4.50 (to/from bridges and tunnels)

How to use the calculator:

1. Enter the starting and ending addresses in the format "Street Name, City, State" (e.g. "5th Avenue, New York, NY").
2. Click the "Calculate Fare" button.
3. The calculator will estimate the fare based on the distance and time of the trip.

Example:

Starting address: 5th Avenue, New York, NY Ending address: Times Square, New York, NY

Distance: 2.5 miles Time: 10 minutes

Fare: $12.50 (base fare + rate + tolls)

Night Surcharge: $0.50 Peak Hour Surcharge: $0.00 (since it's not peak hour)

Total Fare: $13.00

Note: This calculator is an estimate and actual fares may vary depending on traffic, road conditions, and other factors.