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Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50 Per Mile

MCDOT Feb 23, 2026
FromMontgomery County, MD
Email“Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
ReceivedFeb 23, 2026
Montgomery County taxicabs implemented a rate increase from $2.00 to $2.50 per mile effective February 1, 2026 — the first meter rate change in more than 15 years. A new $1 nighttime surcharge applies to trips taken between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The change was recommended by the Taxicab Services Commission and industry stakeholders based on regional comparisons with surrounding jurisdictions.
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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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