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Apr 21, 2022

Mask Requirement Stays In Place For D.C. Taxis, Ride-Hailing Drivers And Passengers

Both Lyft and Uber had lifted their mask mandates nationally, but said local rules still apply.

Aug 22, 2016

How D.C. Taxis Are Preparing For A Driverless Future

Uber announced that it will roll out a fleet of driverless cars in Pittsburgh. Is the District next?

Jan 25, 2016

[UPDATED] After Expiring, Taxi Snow Emergency Fare Is Back

Earlier today the $15 flat fee expired.

Dec 14, 2015

Split, D.C.’s Ride-Hailing App, Expands To Android

The company has won attention for its seemingly rock bottom price point, which starts at $2 plus $1 per mile; drivers pick up and drop off other riders along the way.

Oct 28, 2014

Council Passes Bill To Regulate UberX, Other Ridesharing Services

It doesn’t go far enough, says one Councilmember.

Oct 28, 2014

Video: Woman Says Cab Driver Locked Her In Vehicle Over Payment

“I’m not letting you out until you give me what I want.”

Oct 14, 2014

‘Panic Buttons’ Are Coming To Cabs, But Not Until Next Year

The safety devices were originally promised in December 2012.

Oct 08, 2014

Downtown Traffic Likely To Be Snarled By Taxi Protest, As Cab Commission Proposes Mandating E-Hailing

The “One City, One Taxi” app would be in all cabs.

Apr 22, 2014

Coming To A Cab Near You: NBC4

Cabs that contract with Verifone, that is.

Jan 07, 2014

Cab Commission Tests 91 Taxis, Finds Majority Have Working Credit Card Readers

Of the 91 rides taken, six credit card systems “were described as not working” and three other drivers initially refused to accept credit card payment.

 
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