NYC Cabs

[mishahu]

Visiting New York soon. Will be staying in Willlamsburg.

Last time was in 2019. Cabs weren't reliable and trying to street hail in busy areas was hard. Looking for advice/feedback please.

I have downloaded the Accessible Dispatch app ... is the service good, reliable, timely?

Their site says arriving at the airport just go to the dispatcher ... do you recommend a meet and greet instead?

[dtm87na]

We actually just got back from a weekend in NYC and had a great time. I used the Curb app for taxis. It's like Uber but works with the yellow city cabs instead. Once you create an account they have a button to call an accessible taxi right to you. I did learn to write in the notes that I needed a ramp van as the first few times they sent vehicles that could physically fit an empty wheelchair in the back but not while I'm in the chair. Wasn't a big deal as we just requested a new cab and it was fine. Once I put the note in we didn't have that problem and they used rear entry Toyota Sienna vans. I'm in a power chair and fit fine. Never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a cab, but we were in Manhattan.

[Mitchitsu]

In addition to the above, I believe New York City has very accessible rides with Uber and Lyft.

Double check me but I think you have multiple great options as opposed to the suburbs.