Wouldn't the $4.55 over just be metered distance? You also pay a flat fee when you get in, pay when the cab is idling, and pay for any tolls you pass - those wo

Wouldn't the $4.55 over just be metered distance? You also pay a flat fee when you get in, pay when the cab is idling, and pay for any tolls you pass - those wouldn't be effected. It's been a while since I was in New York though, and I usually tried to avoid cabs.