Taxicabs

The City of Alexandria regulates taxicabs operating in the city. Meter rates charged by taxicabs are set by the Alexandria City Council, and are contained in 9-12-132 of the Alexandria City Code. All taxicabs and taxicab drivers must be licensed by the City of Alexandria. The City’s Hack Inspector, an officer in the Alexandria Police Department, is responsible for addressing the licensing of drivers and inspection of taxicabs as well as addressing concerns about all taxicab violations.
Page updated on July 6, 2023 at 4:42 PM

What's New

The City Council approved changes to the City Code related to Taxi regulations and rates at their meeting on February 25,2023.  Specific changes included:

  • Increasing the age requirement for vehicles to 15 years (17 years for hybrid vehicles)
  • Increasing the initial meter charge by $1.00

Taxi Information

Reports and biennial taxi reviews

Every two years, as required by City code, Staff conduct a review of the taxi industry, including the adequacy of service and the economic conditions for taxi companies and drivers. 

The introduction of rideshare services has impacted the taxi industry in Alexandria. This analysis examines how the City could regulate taxis more efficiently, in order to reduce the costs it imposes on taxi companies and drivers, and to increase regulatory parity with rideshare services.  

Taxicab companies operating within the City of Alexandria

Contact

Please contact the Hack Office at 703.746.4444 for questions and concerns about taxicabs in Alexandria.