D.C. cabs to charge extra $15 during Sandy

By WTOP Staff
October 29, 2012 | 2:20 PM

WASHINGTON – The D.C. Taxicab Commission has announced an emergency fare period starting at noon on Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.

All taxi trips that start in D.C. will add $15 on top of the regular metered fare. That extra cost will automatically expire after 24 hours, but could be called off early or extended for an additional fixed period.

Drivers are required to tell passengers about the additional charge when the passenger enters the vehicle.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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