In an estimate, how much is it to ride in a taxi for an hour?

Question

I know that for each city it's different, but i'm sure the rates aren't THAT much different. I live around boston by the way, but not in the actual city.

Answer 1

Most Taxis charge by the mile (or any fractions thereof). If they charged by "time", no one could afford to get stuck in traffic. They DO charge a "wait" time if you call one and they get there before you come out to get into it, but that's sitting still, and once you're in and moving, it's mileage.

Answer 2

The meters on all cabs automatically switch over to the "hourly rate" as the vehicle is stopped, even at a stoplight. That's why the distance between two points is only an estimate of the total charge. On the side of the cab you will see the hourly rate that particular company charges.