Uber, Lyft, Gett, Juno, Via: Best NYC Taxi Alternatives

Getting around New York City is pretty easy with public transportation. However, long waiting times and cramped spaces make people want to use car service instead. New Yorkers have a handful of ride-sharing services at their fingertips, but mostly stick with Uber and Lyft since they are the most popular. While Uber and Lyft are great alternatives to taxis and the MTA, they can sometimes put a dent in your wallet with surge pricing. Insidermonkey experts made an article about Uber, Lyft, Gett, Juno, Via: Best NYC Taxi Alternatives.

 The Daily News decided to look into other ride-sharing apps that exist in New York City and compare which method of transportation is more convenient in different situations. Sometimes an app like Via could be cheaper than Uber in getting you to the airport; or sometimes it’s more convenient to take the subway to Coney Island from Queens than taking a Lyft. If you’re looking to live a little bit outside Manhattan, you might want to take a look at the 6 Easiest Towns to Commute to NYC.