Due to rising gas costs, an Emergency Fuel Surcharge will remain in effect until December 25, 2026.
A flat $1.00 will be added to all metered taxicab trips.

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Commission Votes to Allow Public Access to the Taxicab Information Project

Tuesday, Jun 19, 2007

Read about the differences between zones and meters according to the latest study.

Contact: Doreen E. Thompson (202) 645-6019

On October 1, 2005, the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission (“the Commission”) launched the Taxicab Information Project (TIP). TIP was a study that examined the revenue impact of installing meters in taxicabs throughout the District of Columbia. Meters were installed in 25 vehicles and collected data related to the trip on a printed receipt.

Taxicabs in the District currently use a zone system to calculate fares. Under that system, the District is divided into 23 zones and a flat rate is allocated to each zone. Fares are determined according to the number of zones traveled. Find out more about the study.