Regulations & Notices

King County and the City of Seattle have received requests to increase the number of wheelchair accessible taxis (WAT) to better meet consumer demand. The area’s population and tourism have significantly in the past several years, resulting in longer taxi response times. Thus, the County and City will award 25 new dual WAT medallions through a request for proposal (RFP) process.

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

Requirements

	WAT Certification Proposers must have WAT certification or an equivalent certification and the ability to obtain WAT certification if awarded.	25 Points
	Driving Record Proposers must meet or exceed the at-fault collision and moving violation standards. Points are deducted for each incident in the past 5 years.	150 Points
	Conduct Record Proposers must meet or exceed code violation and passenger complaint standards. Points are deducted for each incident in the past 5 years.	175 Points
	Experience Points are awarded based on the number of years of experience the Proposer has as a taxi, for-hire, or TNC licensed/permitted driver and transporting individuals using mobility devices.	150 Points
	Total Points Possible:	500

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