Can a driver charge me for making change for a large bill, presented in payment for the fare?
According to Commission rules (806.1 through 806.5) when the driver is unable to change a large bill in payment of the fare, the driver shall inform the passenger of that fact while en route to the passengers destination, and ask whether change will be required. The driver shall inform the passenger of that there will be a charge of $.50 to go get change at the end of the trip if the passenger says nothing and presents a large bill at the end. If the passenger states that change will be required, the driver shall stop en route and provide an opportunity to change the bill in question. No charge for the stop is permitted. A Commission approved sign that is displayed within the passengers view, stating that the operator can only change a designated bill, may be considered as notice to the passenger of the operators limitation on making change. The District of Columbia Taxicab Commission (DCTC) has specific rules regarding expired operator (hack) licenses. Specifically, DCTC rules at Titl
