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Taxicabs
Taxicabs are often an important supplement or link for people who carpool or use public transportation. Because fares differ between areas, always check the fare rates with cab companies to be sure you understand what the costs can be and what form of payment is accepted.
Listed below are taxicab companies in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, as well as companies that specialize in airport service.
TDD Relay Services
Phone numbers for taxicab companies are listed below. TDD numbers for deaf and hard of hearing customers are listed where available. To call other numbers, free TDD service is available through these relay services:
- In Virginia: TDD service is available through Virginia Relay. Dial 711 to initiate a Virginia Relay call.
- In Washington D.C.: TDD service is available through the D.C. Government. Dial 711 to initiate a TDD relay call.
- In Maryland: Several types of relay services are available through Maryland Relay.
For information about paratransit and accessible taxicabs for seniors and persons with disabilities, see the Paratransit page.
Taxicab Resources
TaxiFareFinder.com is a free service for calculating duration, distance, and estimated fares for taxi rides.
Taxicab Companies in Virginia
TDD for hearing impaired persons in Virginia is available through Virginia Relay. Dial 711 to initiate a Virginia Relay call.
Arlington County
- Arlington Yellow Cab
24 Hour Dispatch: (703) 522-2222
Wheelchair accessible cabs are available with 3 hour advance request. Yellow Cab also honors Senior/Disabled tickets.
 Blue Top Cab
24 Hour Dispatch: (703) 243-TAXI (8294)
Wheelchair accessible taxicabs are available by advance request.*
- Crown Cab Company
Non-Dispatch: (703) 528-0202
 EnviroCAB
Clean the Air for the Same Fare
All Hybrid Taxi Fleet
24 Hour Dispatch: (703) 920-3333
- Hess Taxicab Company
Non-Dispatch: (703) 841-1555
- Friendly Cab Company
Non-Dispatch: (703) 892-4144
 Red Top Cab of Arlington
24 Hour Dispatch: (703) 522-3333
TDD: (703) 522-3331
Wheelchair-accessible taxicabs available upon request.
Senior/Disabled Discounted Tickets: Senior citizens and disabled customers of Arlington Red Top, Blue Top, and Yellow Cab can save 10% on their fare when they purchase special ticket books from The Commuter Store or online from CommuterDirect.com.
Super Senior Taxi Booklet: Arlington County residents age 70 or older can save 50% on their taxi fare by purchasing ticket booklets that can be used on Arlington Red Top, Blue Top or Yellow Cab. Tickets are available from The Commuter Store or online from CommuterDirect.com.
Complaints about an Arlington County taxicab company should be directed to the Arlington County Hack Inspector at (703)228-4255.
Please visit the Arlington County Taxicab Regulation webpage for additional information on taxicab service and regulation in Arlington County, Virginia.
Alexandria
- Alexandria Yellow Cab, (703) 549-2500
- Diamond Transportation Services, (703) 548-6500
- King Cab Company, (703) 549-3530
Fairfax County
Questions or complaints about a Fairfax County cab company should be directed to the Fairfax County Consumer Protection Division, (703) 222-8435, TDD 711.
Falls Church
- Airport Express, (703) 241-9747
- Dulles Yellow Cab, (703) 437-9100
- Fairfax County Taxicab and Airport Transportation,
(571) 451-5699 24 hour service 365 days/year.
- Falls Church Yellow Cab, (703) 534-1111
- Red Top Cab of Fairfax, (703) 333-3333
- Jaguar Express, (703) 578-6666
Loudoun County
City of Manassas
Prince William County
Complaints about a Prince William County, City of Manassas or Manassas Park cab company should be directed to the hack inspector, 8406 Kao Circle, Manassas, Virginia 20111, (703) 792-6552.
Taxicab Companies in Washington, D.C.
No more zones. After decades of debate, Washington, D.C.'s zone system for determining taxi fares was replaced in 2008 with metered service.
Washington, D.C. Taxicab Companies
There are more than 150 taxicab companies registered with the D.C. Taxicab Commission. Fortunately, the Commission maintains an alphabetical list of companies online.
Questions or complaints about a D.C. cab company should be directed to the D.C. Taxicab Commission.
Bicycle Taxi Service
DC Pedicab is a unique, pedal-powered taxi service, providing open-air rides through the city.
Taxicab Companies in Maryland
For hearing impaired and speech impaired callers, several types of relay services are available through Maryland Relay.
Howard County
Questions or complaints about a Howard County cab company should be directed to The Howard County Department of Inspections, License and Permits, 410-313-2455
Montgomery County
Taxicabs in Montgomery County are regulated by the Department of Public Works and Transportation and operate under established standards 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Montgomery County issues licenses for wheelchair accessible vehicles that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. There is no additional charge for an accessible taxicab. Accessible taxicabs should be requested in advance.
Questions or complaints about a Montgomery County cab company should be directed to the Montgomery County Division of Transit Services, Taxicab Unit.
Prince Georges County
- Bluebird Cab, Lanham, MD, (301) 864-7700
- Community Cab, Hyattsville, MD, (301) 459-4454
- Montgomery County Taxicab and Airport Transportation, (240) 246-6440. 24-hr service 365 days/year.
- Paramount Cab, District Heights MD, (301) 735-4850
- Royale Cab of Prince George, (301) 449-8020
- Silver Cab, Lanham MD, (301) 270-6000
Airport Service
In addition to normal taxicab service provided by the companies listed above, these specialized transportation services serve the Washington, D.C. area's airports:
- Airports Connection, book online or call (877) 772-LIMO
Limousine service serving BWI, Reagan National, and Dulles
- City Cabs & Limo, (703) 542-8294
- Fairfax County Taxicab and Airport Transportation,
(571) 451-5699 24 hour service 365 days/year.
- Montgomery County Taxicab and Airport Transportation, (240) 246-6440. 24-hr service 365 days/year.
- SuperShuttle, book online or call (202) 296-6662, TDD (866) 472-4497. Door-to-door shared-ride service. 24-hour advance reservations are recommended. Disabled-accessible vehicles are available on request.
- Washington Flyer, 1-888-WASHFLY (927-4359)
Taxi, bus and shared-ride van service to and from Washington Dulles International Airport.
For more about transportation options to and from the the airports, see the Metro Connections page and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Web site.
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