Department of For-Hire Vehicles
Taxi and Limousine ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) operates within the taxi and limousine services sector in Washington, DC, where it oversees licensing, adjudication, enforcement, and related services for drivers, taxi companies, and limousine operators. Its mandate centers on regulating the vehicle-for-hire industry to ensure transportation options are safe, affordable, and accessible for residents and visitors. The agency manages regulatory relationships with vehicle manufacturers and insurance providers and organizes its functions through divisions such as Compliance & Enforcement, Regulatory Policy & Planning, and Client Services, supported by a For-Hire Vehicle Advisory Council. Based in Washington, the department serves thousands of drivers and hundreds of operators, providing governance and dispute resolution within the local market. A reorganization has aligned the agency’s duties with its mission to regulate taxis, limousines, private vehicle operators, digital dispatch services, and payment service providers, reflecting an expanded scope of oversight in the District of Columbia.