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Department of For-Hire Vehicles

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Taxi-to-Rail (T2R)

Taxi-to-Rail (T2R) offers residents East of the Anacostia River transportation to and from their home to one of the eight Metro stations: Deanwood, Minnesota Avenue, Capitol Heights, Benning Road, Anacostia, Congress Heights, Southern Avenue and Naylor Road.

DC Microtransit

DC Microtransit is an exciting new ride service available in parts of NW and NE DC. For just $3, you can travel anywhere within the service zone.

Lost and Found

Call (855) 484-4966 – 24 hours a day/7 days a week and press 3 to inquire about items lost in a DC taxi. When leaving a message please provide contact information in the US.

Complaints

Call (855) 484-4966 and press 4 to record your compliment or complaint 24 hours day/7 days a week.

Taxi and Limousine Stand Locations

View the interactive map of taxi and limousine stand locations throughout the District.

DC Municipal Regulations Title 31

The mission of the Department of For-Hire Vehicles is to protect public interest by regulating the vehicle-for-hire industry to allow the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia to have safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options.

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DFHV Is Hiring

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles currently has job opportunities available. Apply now for a career in the District government.

Featured Services

Client and Customer Services

View information on DFHV services.

Online Business Portal

The Online Business Portal allows drivers to login to view their applications, licenses, vehicles...

For-Hire Industry Mediation

The program consists of an informal and voluntary but confidential meeting for the purpose of...

Transport DC

Transport DC provides an alternative transportation service for MetroAccess customers.

Enforcement

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

Office of Hearings and Conflict Resolution

OHCR is the administrative court of the agency created to manage complaints and conflicts.

DC Glovebox

Check out the DC Glovebox to find out just about anything related to the for-hire ride industry. Among the features are the Director's blog, the Weekly Dropoff podcast, news articles, updates re: trends, and pictures.

Office of Hearings and Conflict Resolution

The Office of Hearings and Conflict Resolution is tasked with serving as the DFHV Administrative Court to handle all forms of conflict resolution; including mediation and complaints against drivers and vehicle inspection officers. Contact the office at [email protected]

Ride Services Pilot Projects

New pilot projects have been launched to overcome transportation challenges. Taxi-to-Rail (T2R) serves residents of Wards 7 & 8 with rides to and from certain Metro Stations located East of the Anacostia River. Register here. DC Microtransit offers a low-cost, on-demand shared ride shuttle service powered by Via technology servicing parts of Northwest and Northeast DC. To request a ride download the DC Microtransit app from the App Store or Google Play, or call (202) 398-0500.

Latest

Apr 3 2019

DFHV Honored with Smart 50 Award

(Denver, CO) – The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) and EastBanc Technologies have been...

Feb 15 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of appointments in her Administration.

Apr 11 2018

Mayor Bowser Joins Uber CEO to Discuss the Future of Mobility

At the event, Uber announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to share data with cities.

Mar 21 2018

Snow Emergency Fare Period Declared

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) today announces the Snow Emergency Fare is in effect...

Aug 7 2017

Digital Taxicab Solution Providers Selected

Open season begins for taxi operators to choose a digital meter platform.

Apr 25 2019

April 2019 Update

View the April 2019 Newsletter

Mar 26 2019

March 2019 Update

View the March 2019 Newsletter

Feb 26 2019

February 2019 Update

View the February 2019 Newsletter

Jan 24 2019

January 2019 Update

View the January 2019 Newsletter

Dec 21 2018

December 2018 Update

View the December 2018 newsletter

May 16 2019

Tele-Town Hall

Tele-Town Hall with Director David Do The Department of For-Hire Vehicles will conduct a Tele-Town...

Sep 15 2018

DC Launches Technology to Provide Real-Time Transportation Information

Today, the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) is making it easier for digital developers to...

Jul 1 2018

Vision Zero Education and Safety Program

MEDIA CONTACT: Neville Waters (202) 645-6020; [email protected] As a part of the Bowser...

May 8 2018

Driver Advisory - Vehicles On-Demand (VOD)

Be advised that as of Monday, April, 30, 2018, the Vehicles On-Demand (VOD) Pilot Program was...

Oct 11 2017

DFHV Director Ernest Chrappah Named International Regulator of the Year

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) named Ernest Chrappah, the...

Dec 3 2018

Job Announcement

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) currently has the following job opportunities available...

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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.

Connect With Us
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