How to book a taxi in New York with your phone?
You can now book a taxi in New York using your smartphone. Here's what you need to know about the New York taxi app.
Facing competition from Uber and Lyft, New York taxis are fighting back. An app lets you book a taxi in New York in seconds: Curb. Available on the Apple Store and Google Play, the app’s name plays on the word “curb”—the edge of the street where taxis pick up passengers.
Book a taxi in New York with the Curb app
- Open the app and it will pinpoint your location on a New York map. Enter your destination.
- Curb shows the route and fare. If you’re happy with it, tap “Ride Now” to confirm. Your booking is set.
- Track your taxi’s arrival in real time on the map.
- You can also schedule a ride in advance by tapping “Ride Later”.
Why use the taxi app?
- Payment is secure and goes straight through your credit card.
- You get an official New York taxi licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission. That means a properly insured, authorized driver—not an unlicensed operator.
- The Taxi and Limousine Commission points out that official taxi fares are often cheaper than Uber and other ride-sharing services in New York.
- No more hailing empty taxis that speed past because the driver’s shift is ending or they don’t like your destination. I’ve been there. With the app, you get a taxi instantly, no hassle.