05/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2024 09:19
Recently, taxi fares increased in Raleigh for the first time in 18 years. The City sets the base fare and mileage rates for the cab companies that operate in Raleigh.
As of May 1, the cost will be:
In 2023, the Taxi Inspector's Office of the Raleigh Police Department reviewed Raleigh's taxi fee structure. Taxi rates from across the state and country were benchmarked. Along with an extensive examination of other cities' rates, taxi owners and drivers gave feedback during informational meetings.
The changes won't affect rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft.