Taxis of the United States
Transportation in form of taxicabs in the United States
Taxicabs of the United States vary by jurisdiction. Companies may be independently owned small businesses with only one driver or have fleets of 100 or more vehicles. Drivers are rarely employees of the company, and usually lease the vehicle on a per-shift basis. They can also be owned by separately-incorporated small businesses that subscribe to a dispatch service. The owner/driver will pay a monthly fee to the company; purchase and maintain his own vehicle, and may in turn lease shifts to other drivers. Ridesharing companies are major competitors to taxi companies, providing vehicle for hires via mobile apps in many US cities.
Statistics
As of 2024, the total number of taxi drivers, including shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs, in the United States was 393,400; the average annual salary was $36,660 or $17.62 per hour and the expected percent job increase over the next 10 years was 11%.
Medallions
Some cities use "taxi medallions" as permits for taxicab drivers to pick up passengers. Because the medallion system is a government-created intentional constraint on the supply of taxicabs, and historically cities have increased the number of medallions much more slowly than the growth in demand for taxis, medallions have generally been considered a great investment; though recently the increased supply of cars for hire created by ridesharing companies has been eroding the value of medallions.
In New York City and other cities, a "medallion" is required in order to legally pick up passengers flagging on the street.
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