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Nov 17, 2023

D.C. Taxis Can Now Pick Up Your Uber Ride

Uber announced a new partnership that would give all D.C. taxi drivers access to Uber trip referrals. The goal is to increase the driver pool and shorten wait times.

Dec 08, 2016

The Nation’s First Somali-American Lawmaker Says She Was Threatened In A D.C. Cab

“The cab driver called me ISIS and threatened to remove my hijab,” Ilhan Omar writes.

Jul 19, 2016

A Cab Hit A Cyclist Near Union Station

Her injuries have not been confirmed, but a witness says she was carried away on a stretcher.

Feb 11, 2016

D.C. Taxicab Commission’s E-Hailing App Will Soon Be Required For Cab Drivers

The app is similar to Uber and Lyft technologies.

Dec 11, 2015

Tipsy Holiday Partiers Get Free Cab Rides Til The New Year

Brisked revelers can receive free cab rides up to $30.

Sep 03, 2014

Labor Day Weekend Test Of Cabs Finds Familiar Problems

Ten out of 63 drivers were cited for failure to haul.

Aug 21, 2014

Cab Commission May Begin Van Service In Neighborhoods Underserved By Drivers

The areas still need to be designated, but the vans would primarily serve EOTR.

Jun 25, 2014

Video: Cab Drivers Shut Down Streets Near Wilson Building For Horn-Heavy Protest

“Well, I’m never taking a cab again,” one man said as he passed the protest.

Jan 15, 2014

Cab Commission Offering $200 Vouchers For Taxi Paint Jobs

3,000 vouchers are available.

Jan 13, 2014

More Than 700 Cabs Need A New Credit Card System Provider

The drivers won’t be penalized if they schedule an appointment by Friday.

 
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