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Effective July 17, 2006, the City of Houston regulated taxi meter rate is $2.50 for the first 2/11 mile, and $0.17 for each additional 1/11 mile ($4 for the first mile and $1.87 for every mile thereafter). People 60 and older receive a 10% discount on fares. Waiting is calculated on the taxi meter at $0.33 per minute ($20.00 Per Hour). There is an additional $1 surcharge on all trips which commence between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

City of Houston Taxi Meter Rates (ALL Houston Taxis Are Regulated By Houston City Ordinances and ALL Houston Taxis will charge the same exact meter rates that are listed below.).

If you need a rate quote, then use the following formula:

To find estimated meter rates, take your mileage x $1.65 per mile, then add $4.00 for the first mile = estimated meter rate.
If you are seeking information and do not need a trip pickup, study http://taxicabhouston.com/ . Information is on the website. The current City of Houston regulated taxi meter fare is:

• The First 1/11 mile    = $2.50
• Each add'l 2/11 mile =$0.30 
• $4.00 for the first mile and $1.65 per mile for each mile thereafter ($1.75 per mile for each mile thereafter when trip is outside of Houston and Harris County).                            
• Waiting Time              =$18.00 per hour    
• Waiting time is calculated on the taxi meter at $.30 per minute. 

Add $1.00 additional per trip, night-time surcharge on all meter rates.