Boston and environs-cab fares?

[Winka]

Does anyone know offhand what the base rate is for taxis in Boston and the rate at which the fares climb?

Thank you!

 

[delikado]

I got this info from the City of Boston website:

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The Rates of Fare are as follows:
Meter Rates:

* $1.75 for the first 1/8th mile or less
* $0.30 for each additional 1/8th of a mile

Waiting Time:

* $24.00 per each hour

Flat Rate:

* Dedham and Lexington are no longer flat rate communities and shall be charged metered rates
* $2.60 per mile (as quoted in the “Official Flat Rate Guide”)

MassPort and Mass Turnpike Tunnel Fees:

* All Trips to Logan Airport: $ 2.25
* All Trips from Logan Airport: $ 6.00
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I'm fairly certain that this rate structure applies to Cambridge and Somerville as well.

 

[Winka]

I don't know why I had such a hard time finding this info online.

Thanks delikado.