You can't call a yellow cab company in New York, so calling #TAXI won't connect you to a traditional taxi dispatch. Instead, dialling #8294 will connect you to a livery service or 'black car' company, which is quite handy given it seems impossible to find a number to call for a ride in New York.

Yellow Taxis pick up street-hailing passengers anywhere in NYC. Green Taxis pick up street-hailing passengers in NYC except for below East 96th Street and West 110th Street in Manhattan. You can book trips for both yellow and green taxis through an e-hail app or by calling car service companies.

Curb New York City No matter where you need to go, Curb can get you there with a licensed, professional driver. Book your cab or black car for now, reserve for later, or pay for a ride you hailed with your hand, all with the Curb app!

You can pay for your NYC taxi ride either in cash or via debit/credit cards. All taxi drivers are obligated to accept both payment methods.