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Taxicab complaints and commentsA King County for-hire driver's license requires drivers to provide professional and courteous service at all times. Other specific regulations regarding customer service and operating and vehicles safety standard and requirements, are set out in King County taxi regulations (King County Code 6.64). Complaints or comments about taxicab trips originating within the city limits of Seattle should be emailed directly to the City of Seattle Consumer Affairs Unit at taxihotlinecomplaints@seattle.gov. King County will thoroughly investigate any passenger complaint received and take appropriate action. Monetary penalties may be assessed in addition to requiring additional training, issuing a warning and/or suspending or revoking the license. To begin the investigation process, please complete the on-line comment form or call the Taxi Complaint Hot line at 206-296-TAXI (8294). If you would like to compliment a taxicab or for-hire driver for excellence in providing professional and courteous service during your trip, please feel free to complete the on-line comment form or e-mail Diana Toledo, Enforcement Coordinator, at diana.toledo@kingcounty.gov. |
King County 2006 Taxicab Annual Report dated April 2007. (pdf file, 1.3MB)
A King County taxicab or for-hire vehicle license is required of any taxicab or for-hire vehicle whose driver(s) operate(s) in the following areas: all of unincorporated King County, Sea-Tac International Airport, and the city limits of Auburn, Bellevue, Burien, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Redmond, Sammamish, SeaTac, and Shoreline. Operating a taxicab is defined as picking up passengers in these jurisdictions. At this time, King County has a moratorium on the issuance of new taxicab licenses; however, licenses can be transferred.
Taxicabs and for-hire vehicles must be insured, meet safety standards, and have meters inspected and sealed.
All drivers operating King County licensed taxicabs must have a King County for-hire driver's license.
Drivers operating City of Seattle licensed taxicabs and for-hire vehicles must have a City of Seattle for-hire driver's license or a City of Seattle endorsement on their King County license. The City of Seattle contracts with King County to perform the licensing of for-hire drivers on behalf of the City.
To apply for a license, a driver must be 21 years of age, have a Washington State driver's license, pass a written examination, attend a 2-day training program, be fingerprinted, and pass a physical examination conducted by a medical doctor. In addition, those seeking a City of Seattle license must attend association training, pass an oral examination, and purchase a City of Seattle Business License.
Applications are accepted in person only at the downtown Licensing office. Please bring the following:
| King
County Only |
King County/City Endorsement | City
of Seattle Only |
|
| License Fee - New | $175 cash | $175 cash | $175 cash |
| License Fee - Renew | $80 cash | $80 cash | $80 cash |
| Letter from Company | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| For Non-US
Citizens: INS Card with Employment Authorization |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washington State Driver's License | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Association Training Certificate - New Only | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Oral Exam Fee - New Only | $30 (paid to South Seattle Community College) | $30 (paid to South Seattle Community College) | $30 (paid to South Seattle Community College) |
Upon successful completion of the written and/or oral examination and the 2-day training, a temporary license will be issued. Final license approval requires the following:
| King
County Only |
King County/City Endorsement | City
of Seattle Only |
|
| Physical Examination - New | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Examination - Renew | Every 3 years | Every 3 years | Every 3 years |
| City of Seattle Business License | N/A | $80 |
$80 |
Public Disclosure Requests:
To make a public records request to the Records
and Licensing Services Division, mail or fax your request to:
Val Wood
King County Records and Licensing Services Division
553 King County Administration Building
500 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
FAX 206-296-4029
Download the Public Disclosure Request Form:
PDF format (69 KB)
Microsoft Word format (31 KB)
For questions or comments regarding this Web page, contact Diana Toledo or call (206) 296-2710.
Updated: April 18, 2008
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