Taxi - Metered Pricing.

Taxicabs in DC operate on a metered rate system

First 1/8 mile: $3.50 (includes Passenger Surcharge of $0.25)

Each additional mile: $2.16

Shared Ride Rate: $1.20 per mile (see AI 2018-05)

Wait Rate: $25.00 per hour

Wait time begins five (5) minutes after time of arrival at dispatch location.

No wait time charged for premature response to a dispatch.

Wait time charged while taxicab is stopped or slowed to less than ten (10) miles per hour for longer than sixty (60) seconds.

Wait time charged for delays or stopovers at the direction of the passenger. .