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Driver Pay Rates

TLC’s driver pay rules establish a minimum per-trip payment standard for all drivers working for High-Volume For-Hire Services. For more information visit High-Volume For-Hire Services. On this page you will find the current driver pay rates for the minimum payment standard. These rates will be adjusted periodically.

Rates effective March 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025:

Non-WAV trips:

  • $1.414 per mile
  • $0.605 per minute 

WAV trips:

  • $1.829 per mile
  • $0.605 per minute 

Out-of-town trips
Standard rates apply within city limits. Outside of New York City, these rates apply:

  • $1.638 per mile (non-WAV)
  • $2.124 per mile (WAV)
  • $0.701 per minute

Rates effective August 1, 2025:

Non-WAV trips:

  • $1.241 per mile
  • $0.659 per minute 

WAV trips:

  • $1.549 per mile
  • $0.659 per minute 

Out-of-town trips
Standard rates apply within city limits. Outside of New York City, these rates apply:

  • $1.700 per mile (non-WAV)
  • $2.122 per mile (WAV)
  • $0.701 per minute

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