Hoboken Taxi Rules and Regulations

Following are some of the regulations governing Hoboken taxis and the taxi stand. If a cabbie breaks any of these regultions you can file a complaint and they will be fined:

1. The fare is $5.00 within Hoboken.
2. Fares outside Hoboken are negotiable.
   
3. The driver cannot refuse a fare within Hoboken or a 25 mile radius.
4. The line is first come first served - the driver cannot select passengers based on destination.
   
5. Only 1 fare per car unless the first fare specifically allows a second fare.
6. No more than 2 fares per car under any circumstances.
7. If there are 2 fares the first fare must be dropped off first.
   
8. The driver must take the route requested by the passenger.

You can find more detailed information, including all rules, regulations and penalties, in the taxi and limousine section of the Hoboken municipal website. In the Municipal Code section, document 179A addresses taxicabs and document 180A addresses limousines and livery vehicles.