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Washington, D.C. by taxi

D.C. seems to be one of the last bastions of a free taxi market; there are tons of small cab companies to choose from. The largest operators in the city are D.C. Yellow Cab , ☎ +1 202 544-1212 (+1 202 TAXICAB), and American Cab Association, ☎ +1 202 398-0529. The D.C. government also provides an alphabetical list of all licensed taxi companies . Taxis cost $3.00 for the first sixth of a mile and 25¢ for each additional sixth of a mile. The maximum fare within D.C. is $19.00, excluding standard fees ($1.50/additional passenger, and a 25% fee during declared snow emergencies). There is no rush hour fee, although meters do charge 25¢ for each minute stopped in traffic or traveling under 10 mph. Cabs do not typically accept credit cards, so bring cash. All D.C. taxicab meters have the ability to print receipts on request. The largest suburban companies in Maryland are Barwood , ☎ +1 301 984-1900, for Montgomery County and Silver Cab , ☎ +1 301 277-6000, for Prince George's County in Maryland; in Virginia, Red Top , ☎ +1 703 522-3333, services both ArlingtonCounty and Alexandria City. Taxicab drivers are required to take passengers anywhere within the Washington Metropolitan Area, although they grumble about going out to Maryland and Virginia. D.C. cab fares for interstate trips are the same as the standard rates, except that there is no maximum fare. Please note that with the exception of rides to and from the airport, it is illegal for non-D.C. cabs to pick up passengers within the District; the same rule applies for D.C. cabs in Maryland and Virginia.

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