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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: May 29.
Mayor Bowser Lifts Stay at Home Order, Urges Safety as Phase One of Reopening Begins Friday, May 29

Agency Home Responsive

Notice to For-Hire Industry Re: Essential Services During Stay-At-Home Orders

This notice is to provide clarification about for-hire drivers, and taxi and transportation network company (TNC) services, given stay-at-home orders issued by Mayor Bowser, and the governors of Maryland and Virginia.

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.

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Learn About the Union Station Fast Pass Program

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles has launched a pilot program intended to increase the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles in service for residents and visitors in the District with the Union Station Fast Pass.

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.

Learn About Taxi-to-Rail (T2R)

Live, work and play East of the River with Taxi-to-Rail (T2R). Call (202) 727-3827 to get your ride.

Featured Services

Transport DC

Transport DC provides an alternative transportation service for MetroAccess customers.

Fast Pass

DFHV announces the launch of the Union Station Fast Pass pilot program.

Client and Customer Services

View information on DFHV services.

Enforcement

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

Office of Hearings and Conflict Resolution

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

Online Business Portal

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

Agency Operating Status

With Mayor Bowser adjusting the District of Columbia’s operating status in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), all non-essential agency events, gatherings and meetings are canceled through the end of the public health emergency. The District government will continue to deliver essential services. For assistance contact [email protected]. View updates at coronavirus.dc.gov/phaseone.

Driver Resources

DFHV is taking steps during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency to support for-hire drivers, vehicle owners and businesses.

Administrative Issuances

Administrative Issuances (AIs) interpret and provide guidance for compliance with certain DFHV regulations, where the agency finds that interpretation and guidance is helpful for stakeholders. Failure to comply with an AI may result in the denial of a license or in an enforcement action under 31 DCMR § 703.

Latest

Apr 29 2020

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

MEDIA CONTACT: Neville Waters, Department of For-Hire Vehicles – (202) 315-8294; [email protected]

Apr 22 2020

Bowser Administration Launches Transportation Solution for Essential Healthcare Workers

MEDIA CONTACT: Neville Waters (DFHV) – 202-315-8294; [email protected] Caroline Hawkins (Via...

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...

Mar 15 2020

During Modified DC Government Operations, Many Services Still Operating

Essential services and the majority of its systems and services are still operating.

Dec 20 2019

DC Mayor's Office for Veterans Affairs and Department of For-Hire Vehicles Launch New VetsRide Program

VetsRides is a citywide, on-demand shared ride program that provides veterans with access to free...

Mar 27 2020

March 2020 Update

View the March 2020 Newsletter

Feb 25 2020

February 2020 Update

View the February 2020 Newsletter

Jan 23 2020

January 2020 Update

View the January 2020 Newsletter

Dec 19 2019

December 2019 Update

View the December 2019 Newsletter

Nov 21 2019

November 2019 Update

View the November 2019 Newsletter

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...

Apr 2 2020

For-Hire Industry Notice Regarding Essential Services During Stay-At-Home Orders

This notice is to provide clarification about for-hire drivers, and taxi and transportation network...

Oct 28 2019

Union Station Fast Pass Program for Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Service

The Department of For- Hire Vehicles (DFHV) launched a pilot program intended to increase the...

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...

Mar 5 2020

Job Announcement

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) currently has no job opportunities available. View...

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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