Finally, Taxi Fare Increase is here

According to the latest information, DC Taxicab Commission Chairman Ron Linton said that district cabs are  going to start charging $2.16 per mile instead of the current $1.50 as soon as April 21, 2012 and also eliminating the $1.50 for each extra passenger surcharge and introducing $1.00 for each extra passenger surcharge up to $3.00 for Van taxicabs (maximum 3 extra passenger can be charged and the rest will ride for free).