At present, there are over 1,200 taxi cars in Macau and they are a convenient way of transportation in the city. Taxis are in two colors, black and yellow. The black cars have a pale yellow top on each and the services of the yellow cars can be arranged through telephone booking without extra cost. The phone is (853) 519519The fares for both cars start from 15 MOP$ for the first 1,500 meters (1,640 yards) and 1.5 MOP$ is added for additional every 230 meters (252 yards). 1 MOP$ is charged per minute for waiting. For one piece of luggage carried in the boot, you need to pay 3 MOP$.