At the end of February, Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab, the last taxi still operating on the Main Line, ended service after decades on the road, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
For many regulars, the closure marked the end of an era.
“There was something nice about a cab company,” said Virginia Jennings of Havertown.
George Fusaro, who ran the family business with his brother, Steve, for the past three decades, said they decided to shut down due to Uber undercutting the industry and rising insurance and repair costs.
“It got to the point where it wasn’t viable,” said Fusaro.
Maxwell survived the pandemic, which devastated the taxi industry, thanks to hospital workers, private school students, and the Sisters of Mercy nuns. However, once the pandemic subsided, new challenges emerged. Younger people’s preference for Uber and the loss of some older customers further shrank the customer base.
The final blow came with a 60 percent increase in the company’s latest insurance quote, set to take effect on March 1. It was a tough decision for the family, who founded the company over 50 years ago, but one they felt was necessary.
Read more about Maxwell Taxi Cab, the Main Line’s last taxi, in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on MONTCO Today in April 2025.
