New York City is a favorite tourist destination for Americans and foreign tourists alike. \u00a0In fact around 47 million tourists visit this city each year! \u00a0If you plan on visiting New York City (NYC) you will likely be taking a cab (or taxi) at least a few times during your stay in the city. \u00a0Most people get around by taxi at some point while they are in NYC. \u00a0Also, if you fly into one of NYC\u2019s three regional airports (including: John F. Kennedy Airport, LaGuardia \u00a0Airport, and Newark Airport) you may need to take a cab to get into the city. \u00a0Here is a great video with all the information you need to know about how to take a cab in NYC. \u00a0First, you may want to review the vocabulary below so you can easily follow along with this video.<\/p>\n
savvy<\/strong> – practical knowledge or understanding
\nhail a cab<\/strong> – to get a cab; to call or wave to get the attention of a cab driver
\nripped off<\/strong> – to be taken advantage of financially by paying too much money
\nunscrupulous<\/strong> – having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
\n\u201ccabby\u201d<\/strong> – taxi driver; the person who drives a cab
\nthe curb<\/strong> – the stone or concrete edging to a sidewalk
\nto spot<\/strong> – to see
\noff duty<\/strong> – not working; to stop working
\n\u201cplay it safe\u201d<\/strong> – to avoid risk; to be cautious
\nentitled<\/strong> – to have the right or claim to something
\nboroughs<\/strong> – neighborhoods (often used when talking about neighborhoods in NYC)
\ncontradict<\/strong> – to express an opposite opinion
\nmedallion number<\/strong> – an aluminum plaque in every taxi in NY City that gives that taxi\u2019s unique identification number
\nthe meter<\/strong> – the device that measures how much you have to pay the taxi driver
\nsurcharge<\/strong> – an additional charge or payment
\ntolls<\/strong> – a charge that one must pay to have permission to use a particular bridge or road
\nfair<\/strong> – the amount charged to ride in a taxi<\/p>\n