Department of ForHire Vehicles

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles is a governmental agency located in Washington, District of Columbia. The agency employs 15 people and generates annual revenue exceeding $10,000. DFHV regulates the vehicle-for-hire industry in the District of Columbia, ensuring safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options for its residents and visitors. The department provides licensing, adjudication, enforcement, and Lost and Found services for approximately 8,500 drivers, over 90 taxicab companies/associations, and over 600 limousine operators. The department's responsibilities encompass regulating a wide range of transportation services, including taxis, limousines, private vehicle operators, digital dispatch services, and Payment Service Providers. DFHV also manages relationships with equipment manufacturers and insurance companies. The agency is structured into five offices: the Office of the Director, Compliance & Enforcement, Regulatory Policy & Planning, Client Services, and Hearings & Conflict Resolution. For further information or assistance, please visit the department's website at dfhv.dc.gov.