Union Station has never been a great place to grab a cab, especially late at night. That might soon change. more ›

Did that taxicab ride seem more expensive today? It's a good chance it was—the city's new schedule of cab fares goes into effect today, pushing per-mile charges from $1.50 to $2.16. more ›

This morning the D.C. Taxicab Commission gave final approval to a fare increase proposal that will see per-mile charges jump from $1.50 to $2.16 while scrapping many surcharges. You'll likely be paying the new fares by May. more ›

An increase in taxicab fares that would see riders pay $2.16 per mile instead of the current rate of $1.50 per mile could take effect as soon as the end of this month, reports the Examiner. more ›

The D.C. Taxicab Commission announced yesterday that it would restore a baggage-handling surcharge that it had originally removed from a fare increase proposal that will likely take effect in the coming months. more ›

We've long heard that the District's taxicab service leaves something to be desired. Now we've got the numbers to back that up. more ›

Plenty of people have opinions on proposed rate increases for D.C. taxicabs that would see per-mile charge rise from $1.50 to $2.16 while many surcharges are scrapped. Express yours tomorrow. more ›

Would you want all of the District's taxicabs to be a single color, say white? That's amongst the ideas to be presented today by Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) as part of a broader bill to modernize the city's large fleet of taxicabs. more ›

DCist contributor James Calder stumbled upon quite an interesting site this morning -- a taxicab that had apparently lost control and found its way onto the steps of the Chevy Chase Pavilion in Friendship Heights. more ›

Another proposal which will be considered by the D.C. Taxicab Commission tomorrow would allow drivers to ask for pre-payment of the estimated fare at the start of the ride during the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. more ›

We've heard of a Bridge to Nowhere. But a MetroAccess ride to Nowhere? That's a new one. more ›

It's been months since the idea was first announced, but D.C. Taxicab Commission Chair Ron Linton today made official his intention to scrap the $19 fare cap on taxicab rides within the city. more ›

We've heard from several readers who spotted fliers around town in the last week advertising a taxi cab strike in the District today. The strike is reportedly to protest the effect the current taxi meter rates have on cabbie income (many argue they now make less money). WTOP has also heard about the strike, but they say participation is spotty, so you can still get a cab if you need one. Given the unique nature of D.C.'s taxi business, it's almost impossible to account for all the different taxi driver alliances and groups out there, let alone the independent, unaffiliated drivers. So you tell us: were there fewer cabs on the streets this morning, or did you not even notice? more ›

On the list of nightmarish experiences city-dwelling women dread, this one is right near the top. WJLA reported last night that a Capitol Hill woman says she was sexually assaulted by a cab driver who was taking her home. Dawn Young said she hailed a normal looking cab at 8th and G SE on Saturday night, because she thought it would be safer than making the short walk home alone. The cab driver asked her to sit in the front seat, and then proceeded to pull into an alley and park next to a wall to prevent her from escaping. He locked the doors and then proceeded to sexually assault her. Thankfully, Young got away. The WJLA report doesn't say anything about whether she was able to provide a description of her attacker. Here's hoping this cab driver is caught without delay.
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