Local regulation.

RCW 46.72.160

in effect

Cities, counties, and port districts may license, control, and regulate all for hire vehicles operating within their respective jurisdictions. The power to regulate includes: (1) Regulating entry into the business of providing for hire vehicle transportation services; (2) Requiring a license to be purchased as a condition of operating a for hire vehicle and the right to revoke, cancel, or refuse to reissue a license for failure to comply with regulatory requirements; (3) Controlling the rates charged for providing for hire vehicle transportation service and the manner in which rates are calculated and collected; (4) Regulating the routes and operations of for hire vehicles, including restricting access to airports; (5) Establishing safety and equipment requirements; and (6) Any other requirements adopted to ensure safe and reliable for hire vehicle transportation service. Cities, counties, and port districts may license, control, and regulate all for hire vehicles operating within their respective jurisdictions. The power to regulate includes: (1) Regulating entry into the business of providing for hire vehicle transportation services; (2) Requiring a license to be purchased as a condition of operating a for hire vehicle and the right to revoke, cancel, or refuse to reissue a license for failure to comply with regulatory requirements; (3) Controlling the rates charged for providing for hire vehicle transportation service and the manner in which rates are calculated and collected; (4) Regulating the routes and operations of for hire vehicles, including restricting access to airports; (5) Establishing safety and equipment requirements; and (6) Any other requirements adopted to ensure safe and reliable for hire vehicle transportation service.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.72&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026