Can a passenger sit in the front seat of the taxicab if no room exists in the back seat?
The DC Taxicab Commission rules state that a passenger who is unable to enter or ride in the passenger part of the taxicab must be permitted to occupy the front seat alongside the driver. What are the rules concerning multiple-stop trips inside the District of Columbia? Drivers are not permitted to refuse passengers with more than one stop. There is no limit to how many stops are allowed. Keep in mind, the taximeter will run as one continuous trip; it is not turned off and then started again with every stop. You pay the entire fare at the end of your trip which includes wait time. According to Rules 801.3 and 801.4 wait time shall be charged for time consumed for stopovers en route at the direction of the passenger. Wait time shall be calculated in sixty (60) second increments. Wait time does not include time that is lost due to taxicab or driver inefficiency. The wait rate is fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour. If you encounter a situation where the driver refuses you service based on
