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Green cab
GREEN CAB
Local meaning
A green-painted borough taxi authorized for street hails in northern Manhattan and the outer boroughs, with specific pickup restrictions.
Green cabs, formally Street Hail Liveries, were created to expand legal street-hail service beyond the areas most heavily served by yellow taxis. They use meters and carry official TLC markings.
Example in context
- “They took a green cab from Queens to the restaurant.”
How it is used
Official New York City taxi category serving designated pickup areas outside the central yellow-cab zone.
neutral, practical
outer-borough street hails, northern Manhattan, commuting
Official New York City taxi category serving designated pickup areas outside the central yellow-cab zone.
Green-cab pickup rules are location-specific. A driver may carry passengers to many destinations but cannot accept every street hail in the same places as a yellow cab.
Spelling and scope
Official New York City taxi category serving designated pickup areas outside the central yellow-cab zone.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are some New York taxis green?
Green taxis provide street-hail service in northern Manhattan and the outer boroughs under TLC rules.
Can a green cab pick up anywhere in Manhattan?
No. Street-hail pickup restrictions apply in the central Manhattan areas reserved for yellow taxis.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Your RideNew York City Taxi and Limousine Commission
Official distinctions among yellow taxis, green taxis, for-hire vehicles, and commuter vans.