NYC Taxi Tipping: $60 Fare = $12–15 Tip (20–25%)

Standard NYC taxi tip: 20–25% of fare.

For a $60 Fare

Payment Method Nuances

• Credit card terminal: Preset buttons (20%, 25%, 30%) — tap 20% or custom.
• Cash: Round up ($60 → $72 or $75). Drivers prefer cash (no processing fee, instant).
• App (Uber/Lyft): Tip in-app post-ride — same 20–25% norm.

When to Adjust

• Reduce (10–15%): Rude, unsafe driving, refused route, dirty car, no AC/heat.
• Increase (25–30%+): Help with heavy bags, wait time, local knowledge, holiday/late night, bad weather.
• Flat fare trips (JFK↔Manhattan $70): Tip on $70 — $14–17.50.

Other NYC Ride Services

• Yellow cab (street hail): Meter + tip as above.
• Green cab (Boro Taxi): Same — outer boroughs only.
• Black car / Livery: Pre-arranged — 20% standard, often included in corporate accounts.
• Citi Bike: No tip (membership/ride fee only).

Simple rule: $60 fare → $12–15 tip. Driver remembers. Karma's a passenger.