Government

Taxi Regulations & Licensing

In 2008 the City Council adopted new taxicab regulations that change the requirements of taxicab operations as well as driver operator requirements.

• Inspections required at a registered inspection location
• New inspection requirements
• New taxicab markings required
• Mandatory cab color is yellow
• New licensing procedures

Taxicabs and Drivers are required to be in compliance with all aspects of the regulations by September 1, 2008.

Tuesday, June 17 - Orientation Sessions

Newburgh Activity Center, 401 Washington Street.

• 10 am: Owner Orientation Session
• 2 pm: Driver Orientation Session

Representatives from the Police Department and City Hall will be available to answer your questions at these meetings. Questions may also be directed to Sergeant Joseph Lee, 569-7514.

Taxi Vehicle Inspections

• Taxi vehicles must be inspected at a registered location. For details, see the Taxi Inspection Checklist. The procedures is as follows:
• Pick up application (at orientation, City Clerk's office, Police Dept, or any inspection station).
• Inspection station inspects vehicle.
• Bring application, vehicle, and inspection approval to the Police Deptarment.
• Police Dept make final review & approval determination.
• Pay fees to City Clerk, receive registration sticker.

Taxi Driver Requirements

• All required New York State licenses (including a Chauffeur's License) and registration with the DMV.
• Results of drug screening test performed within 10 days of application submission.
• Photographs: 2 unretouched photos, 2-1/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches, taken within 30 days of filing.
• Application Filing fee paid to the Clerk prior to fingerprinting.
• Fingerprints (completed at Police Department).

Fares

• Fare rates must be displayed.
• Any to-and-from destination within the City of Newburgh is $5.00. Age 65 and older rate: $2.50.
• Drivers waiting more than 5 minutes for a passenger upon their request may charge $1.00 for each 5-minute wait.

Additional Driver Requirements

• Provide receipt if requested.
• No riders in front seat.
• Drivers may not carry additional riders other than the first employing the cab.
• Sounding the horn is illegal.
• Shall NOT operate vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

Vehicle Trip Sheets

Every company operating any taxicab shall designate an employee to keep and maintain a trip sheet at all times which should include:

• Name and driver's license number of each driver operating the vehicle.
• Date, start time in hour and minutes, and place of origin of each trip for each passenger.
• Time and location of drop-off location
• Fare and trip charged for each passenger and trip.
• Date, time, location and description of any accident or breakdown.
• Any citation or violation issued regarding the taxicab or the conduct of driver.
• Trip sheets must be provided to any police officer upon demand.
• Trip sheets must be kept on file and made available for audit , examination, or inspection for two years.