Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1
MCDOTJan 19, 2026
FromMontgomery County, MD
Email“Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
ReceivedJan 19, 2026
Beginning February 1, 2026, Montgomery County taxicab meter rates will increase from $2.00 to $2.50 per mile — the first rate change in more than 15 years. A new $1 nighttime surcharge will also apply to trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The changes apply to all county taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicle taxicabs, and were recommended by the Taxicab Services Commission and industry stakeholders.
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2026-02-01
effective — New taxicab meter rate of $2.50/mile and $1 nighttime surcharge take effect
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