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DC School Connect

DC School Connect provides transportation to a select number of District Public and Charter Schools in Safe Passage Zones in Wards 7 and 8. Please contact your school for more information on enrolling in the program.

Free, accessible rides for DC's veterans.

VetsRide

VetsRide provides convenient, affordable, and efficient transportation for Veterans in DC seeking educational, health, employment, food distribution, or housing services.

DC Neighborhood Connect Is Back!

DC Neighborhood Connect is an on-demand shared-ride shuttle service that operates in parts of wards 1, 4, and 5. Learn more about the program and where to get the app.

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COVID-19 Information

Did you get your vaccine? Need information about boosters? Need a test? Get the most up-to-date information.

Access New Online Services!

Click here to submit an online portal request to access DFHV services like Face-ID renewal, One-Stop Registration, and other services online.

Grant Funding Opportunities

Click here for current grant funding opportunities.

Featured Services

Client and Customer Services

View information on DFHV services including licensing, Non-District Limousine, company operating...

Transport DC

Transport DC provides an alternative transportation service for MetroAccess customers.

Online Business Portal

Department of For-Hire Vehicles has launched the Online Business Portal to allow Operators,...

Driver Resources

DFHV is taking steps during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency to support for-hire...

Office of Hearings and Conflict Resolution

OHCR manages complaints and for-hire driver appeals. Submit forms here.

Enforcement

DFHV Enforcement staff is responsible for ensuring compliance with Title 31 regulations.

License Renewal Quick Guide

Do you need to renew your license? Here’s what you need!

Driver Resources

DFHV is taking steps during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency to support for-hire drivers, vehicle owners and businesses. DFHV has made a limited number of safety partitions available to the taxicab industry for owners operating during the medical emergency.

#RideSafeDC

Protect yourself. Protect others. Follow these tips for a safe for-hire ride. #RideSafeDC

Latest

Aug 5 2021

2021 Open Season to Choose a DTS/OPT Provider

DFHV announces the beginning of Open Season for drivers to select or renew their Digital Taxicab...

Sep 29 2020

Bowser Administration Sets New Safety Standards for District Taxicabs

The Bowser Administration, through the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), has issued an...

Apr 29 2020

Bowser Administration and Via Expand VetsRide Program to Assist DC Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA),...

Apr 22 2020

Bowser Administration Launches Transportation Solution for Essential Healthcare Workers

Department of For-Hire Vehicles and Via repurpose DC Neighborhood Connect to provide essential...

Apr 3 2020

DC Expands Taxi-To-Rail Program to Help Residents Travel to Essential Services

DC Expands Taxi-To-Rail Program to Help Residents Travel to Essential ServicesT2R Expansion...

Sep 24 2020

September 2020 Update

View the September 2020 Newsletter

Aug 26 2020

August 2020 Update

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Jul 29 2020

July 2020 Update

View the July 2020 Newsletter

Jun 25 2020

June 2020 Update

View the June 2020 newsletter

Apr 23 2020

April 2020 Update

View the April 2020 Newsletter

Dec 21 2020

Extension of Vehicle Retirement Age Limit

DFHV announces the approval and immediate implementation of a new rulemaking regarding taxicab...

Nov 2 2020

DDOT Bus Priority Program

Important Information to For-Hire Operators: Proper Use of Car Free Lanes

Aug 7 2020

2020 Open Season to Choose DTS/OPT Provider

DFHV Open Season to Choose DTS & OPT Provider DFHV announces the beginning of Open Season for...

Jun 24 2020

For-Hire Driver Notification - DMV

For-Hire Driver Messaging Re: DMV

Apr 15 2020

Notice to DFHV Program Providers

Updated April 15, 2020 NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF DFHV GRANT PROGRAMS On March 11, 2020, Mayor Bowser...

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Department of For-Hire Vehicles

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except District holidays. Applications accepted until 3:30 pm.

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Client Services Suite 2001/Executive Offices Suite 3001
2235 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC , 20020
Phone: (202) 645-7300
Fax: (202) 889-3604
TTY: 711