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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by fastflyer
Another perspective:

The distance from JFK to NYC is 25 miles and the rate is a flat $45. The distance from BDL to Hartford is less than half as far, yet the flat rate is $35. Considering the cheaper costs in Connecticut, an appopriate rate would be $20 as a flat fee from BDL to Hartford. $35 is excessive for a 15-minute cab ride.
IIRC, the flat rate for the short ride from Santa Monica to LAX is $50.
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