Taxi Licensing
Upcoming Taxicab Board Meeting
The next Taxicab Board Meeting is Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. Link and additional details for meeting access is provided below. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Transportation at (301) 883-5656. Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 894 7718 9489
Passcode: 726006
Dial by your location:
301.715.8592
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of Maryland, click here to find a number for your location.
In response to COVID-19, the Department of Public Works and Transportation will provide temporary renewals of Taxi Certificates and Identification cards upon request. Should you have any questions please contact the office at 301-883-5656.
Taxicabs provide essential transportation services and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released detailed recommendations to keep the industry moving safely. Implementation of these recommendations by the taxi industry and passengers will assist in efforts to reduce the spread COVID-19.
Review Information
The following links provide COVID-19 information, resources and cleaning guidance:
Prince George's County Information and Resources
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Reopening Preparations
International Association of Transportation Regulations Information and Resources
Taxicab Service
Taxicab Service is available throughout Prince George's County, Maryland and is provided by several licensed operators. All licensed taxicabs operate on a meter system, providing a safe, comfortable, efficient and affordable experience. These well-equipped vehicles are operated by qualified individuals who have knowledge of the county's streets and strive to provide excellent customer service.
Our goal is to protect the safety and welfare of our citizens by ensuring that businesses and individuals comply with county taxicab licensing laws by enforcing codes and regulations in a fair and professional manner.
Taxicab rates and Taxicab Bill of Rights
Certification and licensing forms provided below:
Taxi Identification Card Application
PG Certificate Transfer Application
PG Certificate Change of Vehicle
Services
The Taxicab Licensing Section provides the following services:
- Inspection of taxicabs and fare meters to ensure the high level of safety and customer service standards set forth in the County Code are met.
- Efficient enforcement of the Taxicab Code by County investigator.
- Renewal of Prince George's County Taxi certificates and change of vehicle processing.
- Streamlined process for issuing new and renewal of taxi driver's licenses.
- Investigation of complaints of poor quality service.