The charge for a taxi ride in New York City is $$2\mathrm{.}50$ upon entry and $$0\mathrm{.}50$ for each $\frac{1}{5}$ of a mile traveled $($rounded up to the nearest $\frac{1}{5}$ mile$),$ when the taxicab is traveling at $6mph$ or more. In addition, a New York State Tax Surcharge of $$0\mathrm{.}50$ is added to the fare. ${?}^1$

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ww$.$nyc$.$gov$/$html$/$tlc$/$html$/$passenger$/$taxicab$\_$rate.shtml$,$ accessed April $22,2017.$