
Regulations and Notices
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Request for Proposals
King County and the City of Seattle will award 25 new dual wheelchair accessible taxis (WAT) medallions through a request for proposal (RFP) process. Please note the submission deadline has been extended and the application form (Attachment A) has changed. Proposers who have already submitted a Proposal may decide to submit additional information. Please review Addendum 6 and the Revised Attachment A for details.
Some key aspects of this RFP are that each awardee:
- Must put a new (unused) wheelchair accessible vehicle into service (the County and City will contribute a combined total of up to $5,000 per year toward this expense for up to 5 years)
- Must drive the vehicle herself or himself
- Cannot lease or transfer the medallion for 3 years
Review the full RFP
For complete details on qualification, application, and service requirements, please review the full RFP.
Please email questions to Vicki Nakamichi.
Vehicle and Vessel Licensing 206-477-4000 |
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Taxi, For-Hire, and TNC Licensing 206-263-1982 |
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Email us: forhiredriver@kingcounty.gov |
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