Taxi, For-Hire and Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)

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Drive for a TNC (app-based ride service)

Drive for a taxi or for-hire company

Display my for-hire permit and vehicle decal

Find the cost of getting a for-hire license or permit

Find King County Code and regulations

Give feedback about a driver, vehicle, or company

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Our 2019 For-Hire Transportation Annual Report is now available!

All for-hire drivers, vehicles, and the companies they drive for must be approved by King County and follow King County for-hire transportation regulations and rules. In addition to the overview of for-hire transportation below, you can review our detailed list of licensed/registered providers.

Transportation network companies (TNC)

TNCs are app-based ride services with fares set by the TNC. They connect riders with drivers, and accept only electronic payment, through a smartphone app. Currently licensed providers:

Taxis

Taxicabs are painted one solid color and can be hailed from the street or dispatched from a phone call. Fares are calculated based on time and distance, measured by a taximeter. Currently licensed providers:

For-hire or flat-rate vehicles

Unlike taxis, for-hire vehicles charge a fixed fare per trip (based on pick up and drop off zip-codes in a published rate book) and are painted at least two colors. Currently licensed providers:

Limousines, town cars, executive vehicles, luxury vehicles, and classic cars are not regulated by King County. Visit Washington State Department of Licensing to learn more about these services.