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Local taxi service in Albany, NY

A clean car and a licensed local driver at your door, for work, errands, appointments, dinner or the ride home.

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Ride now or schedule

Book the next available car, or pick a date and time for later.

Fare shown upfront

Your price is calculated from the route before you confirm the ride.

Licensed local drivers

New York State Class E licensed drivers for applicable passenger transportation services.

Card or cash

Pay online when you book, or pay the driver in the car.

About our local taxi

Mercy Taxi has been driving Albany since 2023. Our drivers know the city block by block, from Center Square and Pine Hills to Washington Park, the Warehouse District and the neighborhoods around the University at Albany. You get a direct route, a fair price and a driver who shows up when we say.

Book a ride for right now, or schedule one for later in the day or later in the week. You see the fare before you confirm, and you can pay online by card or pay the driver with card or cash.

How to book

  1. Enter your trip. Pickup, destination, date and time.
  2. Check your fare. Your price is shown before you confirm.
  3. Get your confirmation. We email you when a driver is assigned.

Book your ride now or call (518) 708-1956.

Open 7 days a weekOpen 24/7
Licensed local driversNY Class E for passenger service, trained to assist
Fare before you ridePriced from the route, no surprises
Pay your wayCard online, or card and cash in the car

FAQ

Local Taxi questions

How quickly can I get a taxi in Albany?

Choose Ride Now and we send the nearest available driver. Wait times depend on the time of day and where you are; dispatch can give you an estimate by phone.

Do you serve Troy and Schenectady too?

Yes. We drive across the Capital Region, including Troy, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Colonie, Latham, Cohoes and Saratoga Springs.

Can I book a taxi for someone else?

Yes. Enter the passenger's name and phone number when you book and we will contact them directly on the day.

Is there a minimum fare?

Short trips have a minimum fare. The exact amount is shown in your quote before you confirm.

Service areas

Available across the Capital Region

Troy Schenectady Saratoga Springs Colonie and Latham Rensselaer Watervliet Menands Guilderland and Westmere Delmar and Slingerlands East Greenbush Cohoes All service areas

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