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Money Saving 'Group Rate' Taxis to Hit NYC Streets

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Posted on 2/21/2010 22:01 EST
Filed in: Cheap Travel, New Jersey, New York, NYC, Travel

Next time you need a cab in New York City, share the ride with a stranger or two and save yourself some dough. As 1010Wins reports, taxis carrying multiple riders will run along three designated routes during the morning rush hours and charge about half the normal fare. How's that for a cheap deal?

"Cab rides in New York City are about to get a little less expensive. If you're willing to scoot over a bit, that is.

Group ride rates will become available in certain New York City taxis starting Friday. Like a bus route, those cabs will have designated start and drop-off locations for passengers willing to share a cab with a stranger. The special cabs will operate during the morning rush hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m..."

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