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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding 53 Pa.C.S. §§ 5714 (relating to certificate and medallion required) and 57B02(c)(6) (relating to regulation of taxicabs and limousines), the following vehicles may not continue in operation as a taxicab:
(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), a vehicle that is more than 10 model years old.
(2) A vehicle that is more than 12 model years old if the vehicle is an alternative fuel vehicle.
(3) A vehicle that has been driven more than 350,000 miles.
(b) Authorization.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the authority may authorize the operation of antique vehicles in call or demand service in circumstances as the authority may deem appropriate.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Alternative fuel vehicle.” As defined in section 2 of the act of November 29, 2004 (P.L. 1376, No. 178) 1 known as the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act.
“Authority.” As defined in 53 Pa.C.S. § 5701 (relating to definitions).
“Taxicab.” As defined in 53 Pa.C.S. § 5701.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 1608-M. Operation as taxicab - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-72-ps-taxation-and-fiscal-affairs/pa-st-sect-72-1608-m/
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