
What You Should Know about San Francisco Taxi Fares
The meter charges $3.10 for the first 1/5th mile you travel, after that it adds $0.45 for every subsequent 1/5th mile. When traveling from airports, there is a $2 surcharge involved. This pertains only to the San Francisco airport (SFO). The Oakland airport (OAK) involves a $3 bridge toll. The approximate cost to SFO ranges between $32 - $40 (inclusive of $2 surcharge), while the fare to OAK ranges between $51 - $82 from San Francisco and the SFO.
All bridge tolls are paid for by the passenger. Any waiting involved is charged at $0.45/minute.
Tips, if given, generally range between 15-20% of the total fare.
http://sanfrancisco.about.com/od/gettingaroun1/qt/sftaxitips.htm
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