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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.
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What's New

Recent Code Changes  

The City Council approved changes to the City Code related to Taxi regulations and rates at their meeting on May 18, 2024.  Specific changes included:

  • Increase fares including raising the initial meter charge to $5.00 and raising the per mile charge to $2.60 per mile

Taxi Information

  • Taxicab Rates  
  • Taxicab City codes 
  • Submit a Complaint 
  • Application to Transfer Taxicab Vehicle 
  • Taxicab Regulations, Effective February 2023

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. 

  • 2024 Biennial Review
  • 2022 Biennial Review
  • 2020 Biennial Review
  • 2018 Biennial Review
  • Alexandria Taxi Regulation Efficiency Analysis

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

  • King Cab - White Top Cab: 703.549.3530
  • Union Cab: 703.683.1200
  • VIP Cab: 703.333.5800
  • Yellow Cab: 703.549.2500

Contact

Please contact the Hack Office at 703.746.6240 for questions and concerns about taxicabs in Alexandria.

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