Taxis are easy to spot in downtown San Francisco, particular during rush hours. Taxis can be easily hailed - just look for the lighted sign on the top that indicates if the taxi is available for hire. Major hotels around Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf usually have taxis in line for hire. PIER 39 in Fisherman's Wharf is also a good place to hail a cab. Extra travel charges may be added for luggage or late-night traveling, so ask the driver before leaving. Taxi Fares: First 1/5th mile or flag $3.10; each additional 1/5th mile or fraction thereafter,45¢; each minute of waiting, or traffic time delay, 45¢; airport surcharge $2.

For out of town trips exceeding fifteen (15) miles beyond the city limits, the fare will be one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the metered rate; for trips exceeding fifteen (15) miles from San Francisco International Airport and not terminating within the city limits, the fare will be one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the metered rate except for those trips from San Francisco International Airport traversing through San Francisco going to Marin County or to the East Bay, the fifteen (15) mile limit will apply from the city limits of San Francisco as set forth above.

Taxicab complaints may be called in to 415-553-1447 (24 hours).