SFMTA Taxi Meter Rate Proposal - September 2022
SFMTA is proposing a taxi meter rate increase in San Francisco, the first since 2011. The proposal includes raising the flag drop, distance, and waiting time rates. The median cost for all trips is $12.85, with fare components varying by trip distance. A comparison of metered fares across jurisdictions shows San Francisco's current and proposed fares. Other cities have implemented fare surcharges and base fare adjustments. Share your feedback at SFTaxi@SFMTA.com.
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Taxi Meter Rate Proposal September 2022
SFMTA is Proposing to Raise the Taxi Meter Rate The taxi meter rate has not increased since 2011. Price Increases Since 2011 in SF/Bay Area Rate increase goes directly to driver. Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 2
SF Taxi Meter Rate: Current and Proposed Current Meter Rate Proposed Meter Rate Increase Fare Component Flag Drop: First one-fifth of a mile $3.50 $4.15 Distance: Each additional one-fifth mile or fraction thereof $0.55 $0.65 Time: Each minute of waiting or traffic delay time $0.55 $0.65 Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 3
Taxi Meter Rate SF Trip Characteristics Jan-May 2022 Median cost for all trips: $12.85 Flag Drop Distance Time % Total Fare 16% 73% 11% Taxi Outreach Meeting 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 4
Taxi Meter Rate Fare Components by Trip Distance Jan-May 2022 Flag Drop Distance Duration Long (>6 mi) 8% 87% 5% Medium (2-6 mi) 24% 58% 17% Short (<2 mi) 44% 37% 17% Taxi Outreach Meeting 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 5
Taxi Meter Rate Comparison Across Jurisdictions Metered Fare for Five Mile Trip $30.00 $24.30 $25.00 $21.00 Fare Amount (dollars) $19.00 $20.00 $17.62 $15.80 $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 $- Taxi Outreach Meeting Los Angeles San Francisco Current Fare San Francisco Proposed Fare Increase Seattle New York San Diego *cost of living is higher in SF Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 6
Recent Fare Surcharges in Other Jurisdictions Cities Enacting Trip Surcharges Houston $0.50 per trip Seattle $1 per trip Las Vegas $0.39 increase / metered mile Chicago (proposed) $1 for trips < $20 $2 for trips $20-$40 $3 for trips > $40 Taxi Outreach Meeting Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 7
Recent Fare Adjustments in Other Jurisdictions Cities Raising Base Fare (Flag Drop) Toronto $1 per trip New York (proposed) $2.50 increase from $3.30 to $5.80 Cities Raising Fares Montreal 17% increase in fares and increased rates allowed for late night rides Los Angeles Flag increase to $3.10, $0.33 per 1/9th mile and per 37 seconds of wait time Taxi Outreach Meeting Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 8
Taxi Meter Rate Initial Staff Considerations Considered fuel surcharge Fares based on time of day or location Meter and a half structure Not proposing either fuel surcharge or other fare restructuring at this time, but may consider them in the future Taxi Outreach Meeting Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 9
Estimated Cost Impact for a Typical Trip General Public Rider: $2.94 Increase Distance/ Wait Time Flag Drop 15% Tip Total Cost Current $3.50 $10.45 $2.09 $16.04 Proposed $4.15 $12.35 $2.48 $18.98 Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 10
Estimated Cost Impact for a Typical Paratransit Taxi Trip Paratransit Rider: $0.50 Increase Distance/ Wait Time Flag Drop 15% Tip Total Cost Rider's Share* Current $3.50 $8.25 $1.76 $13.51 $2.70 Proposed $4.15 $9.75 $2.09 $15.99 $3.20 *SFMTA subsidizes 80% of Paratransit taxi trip cost. Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 11
Taxi Meter Rate Impacts on Paratransit Riders SFMTA would increase allotment for Paratransit riders and for Essential Trip Card programs and maintain subsidy ratio SFMTA subsidizes Paratransit Taxi Trips 80% paid by SFMTA 20% paid by rider Taxi Outreach Meeting Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 12
Taxi Meter Rate Outreach and Feedback SFMTA Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) Taxi Industry quarterly outreach meeting Taxi Workers Alliance Color Scheme meetings SF Paratransit / Transdev Paratransit Coordinating Council, Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Committee, Mayor s Disability Council Board of Supervisors Taxi Outreach Meeting Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 13
Taxi Meter Rate Approval Process for Rate Change Gather Community Feedback Taking comments at SFTaxi@sfmta.com Rate change must be approved by SFMTA Board Targeting late fall to bring the proposal before the SFMTA Board Rate change would take effect 30 days after SFMTA Board approval Taxi Outreach Meeting Email comments to SFTaxi@SFMTA.com Taxi Outreach Meeting 14
