It appears there is a $5.00 peak surcharge in addition to the two-way tolls that I was unaware of. The following was on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's website, who operates EWR. I have bolded a key point
From:
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-t...n-service.html
Newark Liberty Taxi Information:
Important Tips:
- Tipping is customary for good service.
- During weekday rush hours - mornings (6AM to 9AM) and afternoons (4PM to 7PM) and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday from 12PM to 8PM) - there is an additional $5 surcharge to all points in the State of New York, except Staten Island.
- It is unlawful for an owner or driver of a taxicab to charge or cause to be charged, except as hereinafter provided, a greater sum for the use of a cab than in acordance with the rate schedule of fares for service from Newark Liberty International Airport when conveying one or more persons (in the same group) to any point in any municipalilty in New Jersey other than those specified in special areas and to any point in New York City, excluding tolls.
- Round trip tolls are not included in quoted fare.
- There is an additional charge for each piece of baggage over 24 inches.
- There is a 10% senior citizen discount (62 years and older) upon presentation of proper identifidation.
- Please take your receipt.
It also lists the EWR-LGA Flat Rate at $87.00 before tolls, tip, and surcharges.
I was also able to find a phone number for you to call regarding the pricing. Assuming you left from a cab in front of Terminal A, you should call the City of Elizabeth number below. Should you have taken a cab from Terminal B or Terminal C, call the City of Newark number below.
Newark Taxi Commission (973) 733-8912
Elizabeth Taxi Commission (908) 820-4000, Ext. 4178