Getting Around DC – Part 6 – Traveling by Taxi
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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