“Taxicab” means a public passenger vehicle licensed for hire at fare rates set by the City, which are recorded by a taximeter. A taxi may be hailed by customers on the street or prearranged. Taxis are driven by licensed public chauffeurs. Review the comprehensive guide on CHICAGO’S GUIDE TO LICENSING PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  ORDINANCE REDUCES REGULATIONS AND FINANCIAL BURDENS FOR THE TAXICAB INDUSTRY

1. Longer Life and Utilization for Taxicab Vehicles.
2. Higher odometer mileage for a vehicle being initiated as a taxicab.
3. Flexibility for smaller taxicab owners.
4. Defer WAV taxicab mandate.
5. Opens up opportunity for more individuals to be taxicab drivers.

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Taxicab License Fees & Taxes

• Taxicab Medallion License: $500/2-year term
• Ground Transportation Tax: $98/month
• Taxi Accessible Fund Fee: $22/month
• Taxi Chauffeur License: $5/2-year term

Important Schedules for Taxicab Owners and Managers

• 2023 Taxicab Medallion License Renewal Instructions and Checklist
• Taxicab Vehicle Inspection Schedule for Year 2023
• Taxicab Medallion License Renewal Schedule for 2023
• Taxicab Medallion License Renewal Schedule for 2023 Excel 

Ordinances and Rules

• Chapter 9-112 “TAXICABS” of the Municipal Code of Chicago is available at amlegal.com
• Taxi Medallion License Holder Rules Eff 09012018
• Fuel Surcharge for Chicago Licensed Taxicabs Introduced to City Council
• Proposed Ordinance O2022-2373

Forms

• DEPT. OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR LESSEE UPDATE FORM – (Request to assign a parking or compliance ticket to a lessee) 
• Change of Address Form 
• Change of Affiliation (COA) Process and Form
• Change of Equipment (COE) Form
• Change of Officer Application / Transfer of Stock under 25% (Taxi)
• License Surrender Form 
• PV Notice 21-031 Chicago Taxicab Industry PPE Reimbursement
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement Form 
• Public Vehicle Industry Investigation Form
• Taxicab Medallion License Transfer Instructions
• Public Passenger Vehicle Review Application for Taxicab
• Taxicab Uniform Lease Agreement – Jan. 1, 2020 

Department of Finance Information

• DEPT. OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR LESSEE UPDATE FORM – (Request to assign a parking or compliance ticket to a lessee) 
• File & Pay Taxes and WAV Fees at Chicago Business Direct
• Dept. of Finance Pilot Program for City Debt Payment Plans 
• MPEA Kiosk App Announcement Effective March 25, 2023

Notices and Information

• Approved Electronic Equipment
• Contact list for Affiliations
• Increased WAV Incentives for Taxicab Industry 
• Taxi Access Program (TAP) - Acceptable Forms of Payment
• Public Passenger Vehicle Inspection Guide
• Public Vehicle Industry Notices
• PV Notice 19-040 Updated Uniform Taxicab Lease Agreement Effective January 1, 2020 
• Taxicab Accessible Technical Specifications for the Personal Information Monitor (PIM)
• TAP CARD DO'S & DON'TS
• Updated Process For Taxicab Medallion License Surrenders
• PV Notice 23-005 Steps to Keep Licenses in Compliance

Public Vehicle Licensee Information at The City of Chicago Data Portal

Taxicab Medallion License Transfer Prices 8/22/2007 to Present

Taxi Medallion Transfers Data is now available at the City of Chicago Data Portal.  Click on the following links to access:

•  Taxi Medallion Transfers
• Taxi Medallion Transfers - Average Price by Month