Yisroel R.

A taxi ride in Spring Valley ended with a passenger being punched in the face after a dispute broke out over the price of the ride.

The incident began on Decatur Avenue after the passenger had taken a ride in a taxi that turned out to be operating illegally.

A dispute broke out between the passenger and the driver over the fare. During the argument, the driver punched the passenger in the face, broke the man’s glasses, and reportedly also broke his phone before fleeing the scene.

The man alerted authorities, and Ramapo Police, Spring Valley Police, and Chaverim responded. The driver was later located near Maple Avenue and Twin Avenue, where he was apprehended.

The driver was subsequently placed under arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing.