Hailing a cab in NYC - so cheap!

I love the fact taxis are so cheap in this city. I would never dream of jumping on a black cab from Tesco or Morrisons to our flat in London. Here in NYC, it is a no-brainer!!! When I go grocery shopping at my beloved Trader Joe's, you can be sure I will be hailing a cab to get home :)

How to know if a cab is available or not? You just need to pay attention to the lights atop it. You will face 3 different situations:

• Available -  just the center will be lit, highlighting the medallion number. 
• Off duty - when the medallion number and side lamps are lit
• Unavailable - no lights on :( 

I love the fact as well there is a flat rate to JFK (plus tips and sometimes tolls - usually the driver asks you what you prefer).

 Sometimes I have the feeling I am in a movie! It is such an iconic sight of New York. From 2013, it will be replaced by a Nissan design below. What do you think?

Photo: Disclosure