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Council moves to stiffen airport taxi penalties, doubles some fines including insurance violations
Summary
An ordinance to add penalty provisions for taxi violations at Newark Liberty International Airport was advanced; corporation counsel said the city doubled many fines, including a maximum $2,000 penalty for operating without proper insurance.
The Newark Municipal Council on Sept. 30 advanced an ordinance to add a penalty provision for taxicab violations at Newark Liberty International Airport, aiming to deter illegal pickups and curtail competition from ride-hail drivers who remain at the airport.
Councilman Quintana, who sponsored the item, said the change was necessary to protect local cab operators…
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