Rockland County Taxi Law

Rockland County Taxi Law

BY MICHAEL CAHILL Rockland County taxi and livery drivers will soon only need one permit to operate in the county and for the first time will be able to operate in areas outside of Rockland. The legislation, (S.6491/A.9301), passed by New York State and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on August 17, gives […]

New Taxi Regulations Questioned in Spring Valley

New Taxi Regulations Questioned in Spring Valley

BY MICHAEL CAHILL With the green light from New York State, Rockland County is ready to move ahead with creating a central licensing authority for taxi and livery drivers. But some people are concerned about the details. Currently, towns and municipalities in Rockland are permitted by state law to issue their own licenses for taxis, […]

Taxi Cab Robberies: Clarkstown Police Want Your Help!

The Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating a report of an armed robbery of a taxi cab driver which occurred on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at approx 11:20 p.m. Two parties flagged down a taxi on Union Road in Spring Valley and asked to be taken to Second Avenue in Nanuet.  When the driver arrived […]