Do I need an API key to use this data?

No. Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you can use the capabilities without managing your own API credentials.

What years of taxi data are available?

Yellow taxi data is available for 2023 and 2024, while green cab and FHV data covers 2024 and 2025. You can ask your agent to check which years are currently accessible.

Can I see Uber and Lyft data?

Yes. The FHV dispatch logs include data for the high-volume ride-hail class, which covers services like Uber and Lyft.

How do I find the ID for a specific NYC neighborhood?

You can use the list_taxi_zones capability to see all available names and IDs, or use get_taxi_zone if you already have a 3 or 4 digit ID.

What kind of trip details can I get?

For taxi trips, you can get the fare amount, tips, tolls, congestion surcharges, and total trip distance.

Do I need an API key?

No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.

Why do trip capabilities ask for a year?

TLC publishes trip history year by year (yellow 2023–2024, green 2024, FHV 2024–2025). Each dataset is a separate view, so every trip capability takes a year parameter and tells you the available years when the one you pass is missing.

What does the zone data cover?

The zone table maps the city's 263 taxi zones to boroughs with stable location ids, and the monthly series gives pick-up and drop-off counts per zone and industry. Use them to rank busy taxi areas instead of fetching per-trip rows.

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Connect Nyc Taxi Rideshare Trips to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get official NYC trip data directly through your AI agent.

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Complete set · 6 capabilities

The complete NYC Open Data capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NYC Open Data.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through NYC Open Data.

01
Count taxi trips
This capability counts trips within a specific TLC dataset. Use it to get a sense of the total volume before you pull individual rows.
02
Get taxi zone
This capability resolves a 3 or 4 digit TLC zone ID into a human-readable name and borough.
03
List taxi zones
This capability provides a full list of all TLC taxi zone IDs, names, and their corresponding boroughs.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through NYC Open Data.

04
Search fhv trips
This capability searches through For-Hire Vehicle trip records like Uber or Lyft. You can filter by year and use zone IDs to find specific ride-hail patterns.
05
Search taxi trips
This capability retrieves detailed records for yellow and green taxi trips. It provides access to fare amounts, tips, tolls, and trip distances for a given fiscal year.
06
Search zone pickups
This capability pulls monthly pickup and dropoff counts for yellow taxis, green cabs, and high-volume FHV. It is the best way to compare volume across different industries and zones.

One connector, every AI

NYC Open Data works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put NYC Open Data to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of NYC Open Data, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with NYC Open Data. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

NYC Open Data Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ty984nOU0g4ordPCKU6KwmycLRtg7yo12MhHK808/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — NYC Open Data capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nyc-taxi-rideshare-trips-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ty984nOU0g4ordPCKU6KwmycLRtg7yo12MhHK808/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
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Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to NYC Open Data

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Who it's for

Built for the work NYC Open Data owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to validate urban movement patterns using official city records.

01
Mobility Analysts
They use the capability to pull trip volumes and fare data for transit modeling.
02
Market Researchers
They query FHV and taxi logs to compare ride-hail demand against traditional cabs.
03
Urban Planners
They use zone pickup counts to understand traffic and demand in specific NYC boroughs.

FAQ

Questions NYC Open Data owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key to use this data?
No. Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you can use the capabilities without managing your own API credentials.
02
What years of taxi data are available?
Yellow taxi data is available for 2023 and 2024, while green cab and FHV data covers 2024 and 2025. You can ask your agent to check which years are currently accessible.
03
Can I see Uber and Lyft data?
Yes. The FHV dispatch logs include data for the high-volume ride-hail class, which covers services like Uber and Lyft.
04
How do I find the ID for a specific NYC neighborhood?
You can use the list_taxi_zones capability to see all available names and IDs, or use get_taxi_zone if you already have a 3 or 4 digit ID.
05
What kind of trip details can I get?
For taxi trips, you can get the fare amount, tips, tolls, congestion surcharges, and total trip distance.
06
Do I need an API key?
No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.
07
Why do trip capabilities ask for a year?
TLC publishes trip history year by year (yellow 2023–2024, green 2024, FHV 2024–2025). Each dataset is a separate view, so every trip capability takes a year parameter and tells you the available years when the one you pass is missing.
08
What does the zone data cover?
The zone table maps the city's 263 taxi zones to boroughs with stable location ids, and the monthly series gives pick-up and drop-off counts per zone and industry. Use them to rank busy taxi areas instead of fetching per-trip rows.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Count taxi trips

Get taxi zone

List taxi zones

Search fhv trips

Search taxi trips

Search zone pickups

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Urban Planners

Do I need an API key to use this data?

What years of taxi data are available?

Can I see Uber and Lyft data?

How do I find the ID for a specific NYC neighborhood?

What kind of trip details can I get?

Do I need an API key?

Why do trip capabilities ask for a year?

What does the zone data cover?

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