While there are plenty of taxis to meet demand, do not expect to simply flag one down. With the notable exceptions of queues at larger hotels, the airport, train- and bus stations, largely attended events and most of the downtown area, you should call for one. Even going from the Upper East Side to Downtown can cost $20. The number one company is Yellow Cab (+1 414 271-1800), with phone numbers of other taxi companies available here: .
In the warmer (and occasionally the colder) months there are alternative ways of getting point to point.
Horse-drawn carriages are available downtown and sometimes on the East Side, and often outside public events.
Cream City Rickshaw available for private events, bike-taxi services.
Water Taxi service may be suspended.
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