New York taxi fares to rise The commission sought to defend the move, explaining that New York's taxis would remain cheaper than those in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo. The cost of a hiring a taxi from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan will now rise from around $45 (£30) to $52 (£33.50), not including tolls, while a journey from Newark Liberty will jump from $15 (£9.65) to $17.50 (£11.30). The move comes ahead of the launch of Citi Bike, a cycle-hire scheme in the US city similar to those offered in London and Paris. Bike stations will be opened in 600 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, with hire of a single bike costing $9.95 (£6.40) per day, or $4 (£2.60) an hour. See citibikenyc.com for more information. New York city break guide New York's best hotels 36 Hours in New York