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Department of For-Hire Vehicles

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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: September 17.
DC Entered Phase Two of Reopening on June 22. View the Guidance.

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.

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.

Featured Services

Client and Customer Services

View information on DFHV services.

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 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

Mayor Bowser announced the government entered Phase Two on June 22, 2020. As of June 24, DFHV Client Services is by appointment only. You can apply for or renew a Face ID, renew Company Operating Authority, submit One Stop Vehicle Registration, or submit a DTS Application. Go to DFHV.dc.gov/appointment. Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call (202) 645-7300 or email [email protected]. View updates at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo.

Driver Resources

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

Grant Funding Availability

DFHV announces grant funding availability to provide Centralized Dispatch services for wheelchair accessible vehicles. The deadline for eligible taxicab companies to apply is 5:00 pm on September 21, 2020. For details visit DFHV Grant Funding.

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...

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...

Dec 5 2019

Mayor Bowser Launches ‘Fast Pass’ Program to Encourage Expansion of Wheelchair Accessible Taxis

Top Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Operators Can Get Priority Access at Union Station

Aug 26 2020

August 2020 Update

View the August 2020 Newsletter

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

Mar 27 2020

March 2020 Update

View the March 2020 Newsletter

Aug 13 2020

DDOT Bus Priority Program

DC Bus Priority Program Important Information for For-Hire Vehicle Operators Under Mayor Muriel...

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...

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...

Aug 6 2020

Job Announcement

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

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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