Amish taxis targeted


December 31, 2007 at 2:00a.m.

Amish taxis targeted

LUTHERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Public Utility Commission is cracking down on operators of “Amish taxis” who regularly serve as drivers for members of the religious group but are not certified to carry passengers.

The PUC this fall began targeting the unlicensed taxis, or jitneys, serving more than 350 Amish families in Clearfield, Indiana and Jefferson counties. The PUC has issued 95 warning letters and is considering fining scofflaws up to $1,000. The agency may soon target Amish enclaves in Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties. The commission is responding to complaints.