Everything about the Memphis Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Memphis Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Memphis Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Memphis Taxi Rate
4. Is the Memphis Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

1. The Memphis Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Memphis taxi rate was officially set on 1 janvier 2024. Taxi tariffs in the United States of America are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Memphis was last set in janvier 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Memphis taxi rate:

The Memphis taxi tariff provides a clear structure for how fares are calculated. When you begin a ride in a Memphis taxi, there is a base fare of $2.00. This base fare covers the first 0.18 kilometers of your journey. It is the minimum amount charged when you enter the taxi, regardless of how short your trip may be.

After the initial 0.18 kilometers, each additional kilometer is charged at a rate of $1.13. This means that as your trip continues beyond the included distance, the fare increases by $1.13 for every kilometer traveled. The fare is automatically calculated by the taxi meter based on the distance driven.

If the taxi is stopped or moving very slowly, a waiting time fee may apply. In Memphis, the waiting time is charged at $20.00 per hour. This covers time spent in traffic, at traffic lights, or when the taxi is waiting at your request.

All charges are calculated in USD ($) according to the Memphis taxi tariff. Passengers can expect their final fare to be based on the base fare, the distance traveled beyond the included distance, and any waiting time, if applicable. This clear structure helps passengers understand how their ride is priced from start to finish.

2. Statistics on the Memphis Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2012 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Memphis Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Memphis 2025-01-24 on 24 janvier 2025.