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.