Those hailing rides via taxicabs in the Las Vegas Valley will soon be paying more, as heightened rates are set to be implemented and the addition of a special event surcharge is under consideration.
The drop rate, or the fee that is charged once a rider’s trip begins, will jump from $3.50 to $5.25. After that, an additional 37 cents will be tacked onto the fare for every 1/8th mile traveled, up from the current 23 cents per every 1/12th mile. The fee for having a cab wait for you at a location will remain $32.40 per hour.
Fees tied to the zoned flat rate program that the Taxicab Authority introduced in 2019 between Harry Reid International Airport and the Strip to prevent potential long hauling also will increase.
