What if D.C Cab was to get a sequel and other taxi news

• D.C. Cab Week: What If They Made A Sequel?
• Tommy Wells Calls for Ron Linton's resignation after WUSA9 Racist Taxi Investigation
• Police Arrest Suspect In Robbery Of A Cabbie in Fredrick 
• Spotsy seeks man in taxi robbery

Yellow cab in Baltimore will send a cease and desist to Lyft

Lyft started operating in Baltimore a few weeks ago. And now its opponents are expected to strike, as Yellow cab wants Lyft to stop its operation in Baltimore. The Public Service Commission is scheduled to hear the pleas on Yellow cab on monday. Lyft drivers don't have a for-hire licenses and issuance with insurance and that will be the two major attack points that will be used against them.

Source: WYPT

Concept Toyota Taxi

Charges dropped in alleged Muslim cabbie assault and other taxi news

• Charges dropped in alleged Muslim cabbie assault
• Reporter learns there is no such thing as a Ford Impala
• Farifax considering issuing new taxis, increasing base fare
• Cab Drivers and Teamsters Shut Down Taxi Commission Meeting Over New Regulations
• More Than 1,800 Cab Drivers Have Joined Teamster Association
• Demarrow Williams arrested for pistol-whipping robbing taxi driver in Annapolis
• Taxi, limo services in Baltimore refuse to pay new city tax

Reagan cab drivers may be required to starting accepting credit cards

Cab drives at Reagan National that don't accept credit cards may soon be a thing of history if MWAA gets its way. MWAA has a plan brewing that will bring changes to cabs that operate out of Reagan National. Unlike BWI and Dulles, Reagan National allows just about any cab from the Metro area to pick up fares provided the cabs meet certain requirements. Up to now, being able to accept credit cards was not one of those requirements. Besides requiring credit card machines, the base fare that customers have to pay may increase from $2.50 to $3.00. 

Source: Washington Post

How to become a taxi driver at Dulles Airport?

There are three companies that contract out the taxis that operate at Dulles Airport; Regency Cab, Checker Cab, and Dulles Airport Taxi. However, all cabs have the Washington Flyer Taxi insignia, lettering and color scheme. One of these companies would be responsible for licensing you and providing you a vehicle to drive. All three companies are conveniently have an office at Dulles airport. They are all located at the same address: Dulles Taxi Dispatch Facility, 23271 Autopilot Drive, VA 20166.

First step is to go the office (no appointment needed). Bring with you a certified driving record. You will have to pass a face to face interview; questions might involve English communication ability and knowledge of the major road in Northern Virginia. You will have sign some forms that will give the company the power to do a background and drug test.  If everything goes well, you will receive a call from them after a few days and they will schedule a time for you to come in and do training. Training involves sitting in the front seat with a current driver and observing and learning as he does his job. You maybe also asked to come on for some additional training to improve your knowledge of Northern Virginia. After your training, the company will give you your license and shortly afterwards, your vehicle.

The vehicle is your to keep for 24 hours a day; you can take it home with you. Rent varies between 450 to 600 depending on the company and the type of car. Addition feels include $150 that goes toward the airport. You also will have to pay a flat fee for every fare you pick up. So expect that you be paying nearly $1000 dollars per week.

Area Taxi News

• BWI taxi drivers take hospitality, safety course
• Over 300 SoberRides Provided On Halloween In Greater Washington
• Free ride available to senior citizens on election day
• Cab driver pistol-whipped during attempted robbery in Annapolis
• Uberx starts operating in Baltimore 

DC Taxi Drivers and Teamsters moving fast, file a lawsuit

It was only a week ago that DC cab drivers joined the Teamsters but the two are moving fast; they have filed a lawsuit that would stop the installation of credit cards and towing of cars that are in violation. The lawsuit does not ask that the required of credit cards in every cab be overturned but instead ask that more time be given for cab drivers to have one installed. DCTC has not made any comments.

Source: Washington Post

Deadline for DC Cabs to install new dome light passes

The deadline for installing the new dome lights for DC cabs was last night (11/1/2013). Any cab that does not have the new dome line can not be in service. Also any cab that does not have the new dome light installed can be towed, even if the cab is not in service. According to WJLA, there was a decrease in the available cabs in DC last night.

Source: WJLA, DCTC

Lyft now operating illegally in Baltimore

Lyft started providing service in Baltimore on Oct 17th, although it is operating illegally. Although the operation is illegal, drivers are screen and have passed criminal background checks and are properly insured. Lyft is legal in DC. Unlike Uber, there is no set price. The cost is determined by the drive and the passenger and they tend to be cheaper than Uber, and even taxis.

Source: City Paper

DC Cab drivers join Teamsters

DC cab drivers are now part of Teamsters. More than a 1000 cab drives are believed to have signed up. DC taxi regulations have been undergoing numerous changes recently and not all cab drivers have been happy. All DC taxis are no required to have a credit card machines and this process has no gone well.

Source: DCist

What is the cheapest way to get from DC to BWI?

The cheapest way to get to BWI from dc is to take the B30 bus from Greenbelt metro station. The bus costs $6. The bus leaves every 40 minutes and the last bus leaves at 10pm. Greenbelt metro also has a very large taxi stand so if you find your self pressed for time, you can take a taxi. The cost to go from Greenbelt metro to BWI is around $45. The route to take is Powder Mill Rd to 295. Some drivers may tell you it is better to take 95 but taking 95 costs around $55 and will take 5 minutes longer. If you need some on to call for taxi service in Greenbelt, call Mesfin Taxi Service at (301) 602-3317.