To get a license they must pass a test, complete both Maryland and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background clearances, and have good driving records. Taxicab Companies and Drivers Taxicab companies can be identified by their unique colors. The vehicles are owned by either the company or by an individual license holder who affiliates the taxicab with the company. In the future, taxicabs will be marked identifying the owner and the operating company of the vehicle. Drivers who rent their taxicabs pay a daily lease fee.
All drivers pay for their own gas, oil, car washes and other expenses.
Drivers earn their income from the fares paid by passengers less the expenses of operating the vehicle. It is for this reason that their incomes very much depend on tips. If you receive good service, please tip accordingly. Still, a tip is not mandatory. Ride Sharing Taxicabs are an economical way to transport a small group of riders.