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Taxis in Cambridge (Massachusetts)
Taxis in Cambridge (Massachusetts)
A taxi trip of a mile or less costs $5, excluding tip. Most of the major tourist areas will be a $10 to $25 fare. A trip to Logan Airport can cost up to $55, including tip, tolls and any waiting time. Flat rates are set for trips to Logan Airport from each hotel in Cambridge, which include all but luggage handling and gratuity.
Taxis are abundant in Harvard Square and Central Square, with many being queued up waiting for fares. The places that they will queue are designated as cab stands by street signs. Taxis are less abundant in Porter Square and rare near Alewife and Lechmere.
It is possible to signal a taxi from the sidewalk by waving an arm or a hand — a taxi cruising for fares is watching the crowds for this — and have it stop for you; however, taxi drivers from towns and cities other than Cambridge are heavily penalised if they accept passengers flagging them down on the street. This rule is not always rigorously followed, but taxi drivers from Boston, Brookline, Somerville and other towns will be wary of street pick-ups.
Taxis are regulated by the Cambridge Licence Commission, which sets fares and handles complaints.
The two primary taxi companies in Cambridge are:
Brattle Taxi, ☎ +1 617-492-1100. �
Checker Cab, ☎ +1 617-497-1500. �
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