Save the Date!
DFHV is hosting a Virtual Info Session for the for-hire vehicle industry on May 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM. The session will provide drivers with the latest DFHV news and information. This session will include:
- Answers to frequently asked questions on vehicle and operator’s (FACE ID) licenses
- A recap of the feedback generated from the Virtual Taxi Drivers Summit
- Tips on authorized meter use and payments
For information on how to join the upcoming session, please visit our website. If you missed the Info Sessions and Virtual Taxi Drivers Summit held in March, you can watch the presentations here.
Continue to look out for future sessions with new industry information!
Upcoming Virtual Meetings
Chat With Us!
Do you have a question for DFHV? Chat with us live on our website. DFHV team members are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM to respond to you in real time. Click on the blue button at the bottom of our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
FACE ID Renewal Update
Mayor Bowser extended the public health emergency to May 20, 2021. All FACE IDs set to expire on or after April 30, 2021, will receive an automatic extension to May 20, 2021. After the extension, FACE IDs holders will have a 45-day grace period to renew the license. The FACE ID will remain valid during the grace period.
Operators can opt to renew online or schedule an appointment to visit in-person to complete the application. The agency will continue to monitor the operating status of the public health emergency and will update all impacted stakeholders. To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, please contact the Client Services Division at (202) 645-7300 or DFHV.ClientServices@dc.gov.
DFHV Welcomes FHVAC Advisors
DFHV is excited to officially welcome five advisors on the For-Hire Vehicle Advisory Council (FHVAC) who were sworn in by the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) on April 20, 2021. Three of the advisors are new: Roy Spooner of Yellow Cab, Ryan Sullivan with Via and David Lipscomb representing the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).
DFHV appreciates the ongoing service from the other two advisors – Dotti Love Wade and Anthony Wash. The FHVAC is chaired by Linwood Jolly and meetings are held quarterly, with next FHVAC meeting on June 15 at 10 AM. For a full list of FHVAC members and details on how to join or watch a meeting, please visit our website here.
Reminders for Ride-Hail Operators
Ride share operators must cooperate with vehicle inspection officers, police officers, and other District enforcement officials during traffic stops or safety checks. Examples of unsafe driving violations include but are not limited to:
- Unauthorized driving in a bus lane
- Failure to yield right of way to pedestrian
- Obstructing crosswalk or intersection
- Violation of no turn sign
- Operating unsafe vehicle
- Failure to comply with official signs
Rideshare operators must also keep the following items present in their vehicle:
- A current and valid personal driver license issued by a state within the multi-state area;
- Proof of vehicle insurance coverage; and
- The device through which the operator provides service.
Day of Action
Call for volunteers! You can help us get DC residents vaccinated by participating in the DC COVID-19 Community Corps day of Action:
🗓️ May 1, 2021
⏰ 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM
✒️ RSVP: bit.ly/dayofactiondc
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