‘Taxi Appreciation Day’ At Newark Airport Celebrates Drivers

NEWARK, NJ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey gave a big “thank-you” to the taxi drivers who serve Newark Airport on Wednesday.

Taxi Appreciation Day at Newark Airport included gifts, refreshments and giveaways for the “yellow cab” drivers who “have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic,” officials said. Representatives of the Elizabeth Taxi Association and Newark Taxi Association were on hand to help celebrate.

The event was also held to highlight improvements taking place at the airport, including a new taxi dispatch system.

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