Consumer Affairs

For-Hire Vehicle Regulatory Program

The Consumer Affairs Unit performs the licensing, enforcement and strategic planning of the Seattle For-Hire Vehicle Program.

There are 258 for-hire vehicles within the program. This provides the public with safe conditions regarding the taxicab vehicle.

There are 2 full time taxicab inspectors that enforce the regulations during work hours. There is a half time taxicab inspector that does street enforcement week nights and weekends. Street enforcement consists of for-hire driver compliance.

The Consumer Affairs Unit assists with the driver training. During the initial for-hire driver application process, King County provides a basic skills tests to applicants which is required to obtain a for-hire driver license . The driver for-hire vehicle law enforcement portion of this driver training is provided by the taxicab inspectors.

Strategic planning encomposes a variety of information. Industry activity reporting is one tool used to retrieve some information. The Consumer Affairs Unit monitors industry activity through various methods.

If you have a specific question you would like answered, please contact Consumer Affairs Unit at (206) 386-1298.

* Taximeter charges rate by time rather than distance when speed slows to less than 15 mph

Vehicle Inspection Program

Vehicle Licensing

Vehicle Business Requirements

Street Enforcement

For-Hire Vehicle Companies

File Complaints Or Call (206)296-TAXI

For Hire Industry News

For Hire Laws & Regulations