The DC Traveler

When the Washington, DC government announced new taxi fare structure for DC cabs, in January, drivers weren’t happy.  Most cabbies felt the fares were set too low.
Many cab drivers went on a one-day strike on Halloween in protest. They also planned a once-weekly strike during February and March. 
This past Monday, the first strike impacted commuters and travelers starting early in the morning. The impact was not, however, as severe as expected. 
The next four upcoming strikes are scheduled to start at 7:00 a.m. and run until after the evening rush hour. Strikes are planned on the following …read more

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Like many large cities, taxis are pretty easy to find in the more populated and business areas of the District. But that’s where similarity ends. DC-based cabs determine fares on a zone system, while Virginia and Maryland cabs use the traditional metered system.
In Washington DC, there are 8 fare zones.  If you stay one zone, your cost will be a flat $6.50.  Crossing into a second zone adds $2.30 ($8.80 total), and then crossing additional zones add from $1.10 to $2.30 per zone, with the maximum standard rate for an 8-zone ride being $18.90.
Here’s a tip: Ask your driver how …read more

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