NEWBURGH – Effective June 1 the minimum rate of fare for taxicab transportation within the City of Newburgh will be $8, up from the $5 fee.
The city council voted the rate hikes following lobbying efforts by taxicab owners and drivers that the expense of operating their vehicles has escalated due to rising costs of insurance, safety enhancements and the out-of-control rising gas prices.
The fare for transportation of passengers who are 65 years or older, whose pickup and drop off is within Newburgh will be $4.
If a passenger requests a taxicab to wait more than five minutes, the charge for waiting has increased to $2 for each additional five minutes.
This rate increase is the first change in the City of Newburgh since 2008.
In addition, an official designation of a “Taxi Stand” on the northside of Broadway will be effective June 1. Signs will be installed to indicate the designated parking area for taxis.
