January 2017
Director  Ernest Chrappah
 
Big Data is Value Added

The for-hire vehicle industry generates a great deal of information that has tremendous value and therefore implications for transportation planners. Traffic patterns impact pricing, vehicle availability, enforcement, real estate development and climate change. DFHV is providing added value through the collection and analysis of big data.  The agency external dashboard is a transparent look at the for-hire industry.

Reviewing big data offers a convincing argument for dynamic regulatory responses to ensure a competitive marketplace and protect consumers. DFHV is prepared to dramatically alter Title 31 with the consideration of proposed Xclass rulemaking. We expect to produce robust public discussion about how to effectively allow for-hire operators to have a fair opportunity to make a living and ensure safety and efficiency for riders regardless of the type of for-hire vehicle. Stay tuned for  the announcement of the initial meeting of the For Hire Vehicle Advisory Council and take advantage of our agency feedback platforms to share your opinions and observations .
DFHV: Who We Are

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles is not yet a year old; thus the public is still learning about the role of the regulatory agency. DFHV is committed to ensuring a safe, affordable, accessible, reliable, and excellent riding experience in DC's for-hire vehicles for all residents and visitors.

Recently, DFHV joined other District Government agencies under the Economic Development Cluster for an open house sponsored by the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development that offered the opportunity to showcase the following about DFHV:  
  • Manages the services and relationships with taxicab and limousine companies; private vehicle operators (i.e., Uber, Lyft, or Via); dispatch companies, insurance companies, Payment Service Providers (credit card processors); and, equipment manufacturers;
  • Offers competitive grants (thus far more than $1 million) to entrepreneurs and residents to start or grow their for-hire transportation business;
  • Encourages the transition to wheelchair accessible vehicles and support a cleaner environment by increasing the number of electric vehicles in the for-hire fleet to reduce harmful emissions;
Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner and the Economic Development Cluster agency directors at DMPED Open House
#DMPEDdelivers

 
Presidential Inauguration Weekend

The Presidential Inauguration period extends from Friday, January 19, 2017 through Sunday, January 22, 2017. Traffic patterns will be impacted including for-hire pick-up/drop-off areas. Drivers and riders can review street closings and security precautions at Secret Service website. Visit Inauguration.dc.gov for more information. As a reminder, for-hire vehicles licensed outside of the District of Columbia are required to display a Special Event Decal to  conduct point-to-point transportation within the city. 
Transportation Research Board

The Transportation Research Board conducted its 96th Annual Meeting at the Washington Convention Center. The program covered multiple transportation concerns including data analytics, security issues, infrastructure enhancements and innovative technologies. More than 5,000 presentations and over 800 sessions and workshops addressed topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, researchers, and representatives of government, industry and academic institutions. Transportation Innovation: Leading the Way in an Era of Rapid Change was the theme of the 2017 TRB Meeting.

TRB 96th Annual Meeting
Contact Information
All owners and operators licensed by or registered with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles are required to maintain their current contact information on file which must include a current mailing address, phone number and email address. Client Services will not conduct a transaction without verification.
   
Tell Us What You Think
The Department of For-Hire Vehicles wants your feedback. The opinions and insight we receive from the industry, related stakeholders and the general public gives us useful input that shapes policies, programs and regulations. We want to hear from you!   Give Feedback. 
Department of For-Hire Vehicles 
2235 Shannon Place, SE, Suite 3001
Washington, DC 20020
202.645.7300