NorthStar Taxi Returns to Potsdam
Today, it appears that North Star Taxi has returned to offer taxi service in Potsdam, NY. Presumably, they will also offer taxi service in Canton, NY as well, as that is their homebase. This came about from an article in the northcountynow.com website where the Village of Potsdam approved rates for Taxi Zero of Potsdam, NY as well as taxi rates for North Star Taxi.
However, when one clicks on the North Star Taxi website, there is a message that says that North Star Taxi is not in service at this time. It may be the case that it is a timing issue, and that North Star Taxi will update their website to match the announcement of a return to service. However, it would have been more appropriate to update their website prior to the public announcement at the Village of Potsdam meeting and the article in northcountrynow.com
Taxi Zero has continuously offered service in Potsdam, Canton, Massena, Ogdensburg and St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University since 2014.
Here is the article from northcountrynow.com
The village board also approved new taxi rates for the coming year for the two firms that operate within the municipality, Taxi Zero and North Star Taxi.
Taxi rates for Taxi Zero inside the village limits from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 are as follows:
- $18 – 1 to 2 passengers, flat rate, minimum charge for one way, within the
Village of Potsdam
- $1/minute – Wait Time
- Rates will be agreed upon via phone or text prior to dispatch. Rates shown are per
party or per family. Additional parties can travel at full fare at same time
- 50% charge for no-shows or cancellations after taxi is dispatched, charge will be
added to next Taxi Zero engagement
- Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and by reservation.
Taxi rates for North Star Taxi inside the village limits from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 are as follows:
- From Potsdam to any other area more than seven miles away, $20 plus $2.50
per mile