Taxi Permit Program
The Taxicab Permit Program authorizes and issues vehicle and driver permits to taxicab companies substantially located within the City Santa Monica. The program is managed through Administrative Regulations, which manages taxicabs who operate in Santa Monica and sets operating standards and standard fares. See SMMC 6.49 for more information.
Santa Monica Taxicab Comment/Complaint Number: (866) 311-7266 or submit questions and concerns using the online 311 System.
The City has also established Pedicab regulations which are not related to the Taxicab Permit Program. See Pedicab Permit.
Authorized Taxi Companies in Santa Monica
Taxi! Taxi!, (310) 444-4444
Taxi! Taxi! is the only taxicab company that is substantially located within the City of Santa Monica. Therefore, Taxi! Taxi! is the only company that may conduct street hails. Other taxicab companies that are licensed within the County of Los Angeles may provide taxicab service in Santa Monica on a pre-arranged basis only.
Taxi Rates
Mileage Rates
- $3.50 flag drop (first 1/9 mile)
- $0.40 for each additional 1/9 mile ($3.50 per mile)
- $0.40 for each 37 seconds waiting/delay ($38.92 per hour)
Airport Flat Rates
- Santa Monica (North of I-10) to Los Angeles International Airport $45 maximum
- Santa Monica (South of I-10) to Los Angeles International Airport $40 maximum
- Santa Monica to Bob Hope Airport $95 maximum
* Taxi companies may provide coupons discounting airport flat rates.
Senior and Disabled Discount
Senior citizens (persons age 65 and older) and persons with disabilities (including persons with a Los Angeles County Transit Operators Association Metro Disabled Identity Card) receive a ten percent (10%) discount.
Credit Cards
Taxicab drivers are required to accept credit cards if the total amount of the fare is $10.00 or more, unless a lesser amount is required by the taxicab company.
Taxi Operators
Permitted taxicab companies that are substantially located within the City of Santa Monica are required to meet financial, technical, and service standards for themselves, their vehicles and their drivers as a condition to obtain driver and vehicle permits in order to ensure quality services.