Metered Rates (Approximate)

• $2.50~$3.50 for initial charge
• $1.50~2.00 for each additional mile
• $28.00~$35.00 for wait time per hour
• Trips leaving Phoenix airport may have different rates (see below)

Airport Rates (Leaving PHX)

• $5.00 for the first mile
• $2.00 for every subsequent miles
• $20.00 per hour for traffic delays
• $1.00 airport surcharge
• The minimum fare is $15.

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Arizona Taxi Laws -

• The driver must have a valid Arizona license.
• The vehicle must be properly registered.
• An insurance policy of $300,000 or more, depending on passenger capacity, must be in effect. If an uninsured vehicle is involved in an accident, the passenger may not be covered.
• Taxi insurance must cover passengers in the event of injury, property damage, and an accident involving an uninsured or uninsured motorist.
• Taxis must use a sealed taximeter.
• Livery vehicles are allowed to transport passengers for a flat rate. They must show the rates with one-inch letters at least until the passenger has agreed on the fare.
• Limousines cannot solicit fares. They must be hired in advance.
• Taxis must have a valid taxi license plate.
• Arizona law also requires that all taxis and livery vehicles display a current sticker in the lower right-hand corner of their rear windshield. Limousines must have this sticker in the vehicle at all times, but can choose not to display it.

What To Look For When Hiring A Taxi or Car Service
When hiring a vehicle to take you somewhere, look for certain things that guarantee your taxi or livery vehicle is registered and has appropriate insurance:

• A Weights and Measures sticker with a current year should be in the right-hand rear window of a taxi or livery vehicle.
• The posted rates must be inside and outside of the vehicle in letters that are at least one inch high. If you're hiring a livery vehicle, look for the posted rates, which must be based on either a geographic zone or on a flat rate.
• Check the license plate. Most taxi plates contain the letter "Z," though other plates may be allowed as well.
• Check the meter. Look for a wire seal that is designed to prevent tampering.
• If you spot an illegal taxi, please call AZ Weights and Measures at 602-255-5211 or 1-800-277-6675. You can also file a complaint online by visiting the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures online.

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