Work for DC Cab

For Hire Driver / Taxi Driver

All of our Drivers are Independent Contractors (IC’s) as they need to provide:

• Current driving abstract of their personal driving record for the prior 3 years
• Provide us with knowledge of their overall driving experience, showing length of time driving

While Washington State does not require Drug and Alcohol free Taxi services, unanimously the crew has expressed the desire to comply. A potential Driver must pass a urine analysis. The cost will be absorbed if the Driver stays full time for three months; otherwise, the Driver owes the firm for the test.

• We provide an orientation of our community and knowledge of our procedures to assist new IC to be successful in their business.
• As we lease legal For Hire vehicles, we expect the operators to comply with local regulations.
• To be an IC a Washington State Master Business license needs to be secured, which a Driver may already have one, as these licenses are issued for any business in the State.
• Washington State For Hire regulations mandate that the Taxi Driver go the most direct, less expensive route possible, which each Driver determines with their own maps and knowledge of our area.
• Each city requires a For Hire operators license, with proof of one city being secured, the other two will reciprocate and issue theirs at a reduced fee. All authorities expect our firm to assist them in enforcing the laws and regulations surrounding our transportation services.
• Drivers pre-pay their shifts lease fees to secure a vehicle and be open to brokered rides.
• Drivers may develop their own trade with ‘Walk-Ups’ and “personals”.
• Laws mandate that Drivers cannot charge passengers more than the posted metered fare; however, they may offer discounts, on their own expense budget.
• Drivers return the leased vehicle full of fuel and clean for the next operator.
• For each individual person’s safety and risk management of services to the public, we suggest that a Driver’s shift be no longer than 12 hours. It is encouraged that each operator takes two days off a week, preferably together. We monitor the ‘seat time’ of each operator to avoid road fatigue.

Since 1991, people have called 786-5226 to secure clean vehicles, professional operators and a dependable ride. We do not provide hookers, drugs, or alcohol, nor does the ride emulate the big city hurry up and slam on the brakes, cutting in and out of traffic style of driving. Our passengers could be your grandparent or grandchild, just because they are getting a ride does not always mean that they are inebriated. Each passenger has their own reason for using our service, and should be treated with dignity and respect, by offering door service and a calm atmosphere for their ride.