WASHINGTON - A judge cleared the way for meters in all taxi cabs in D.C., but the ruling issued Monday will be appealed.
William Wright Jr., one of the members of the Taxi Cab Drivers Coalition that sued the city, tells WTOP the judge's ruling "surprised" him.
The cab drivers have 30 days to file a Notice of Appeal with the D.C. Court of Appeals.
Last October, Fenty announced the switch from the zone system to meters in order to reduce confusion and increase transparency in the fare system.
Fenty is expected to hold a news conference Tuesday morning to announce final details of the meter system.
The move to meters has prompted taxi strikes in the city, and could prompt more.
Most taxi drivers are balking at paying the estimated $350 for a meter.
City officials had said drivers who have not installed the meters will face a $1,000 fine every time they're caught picking up rides without them.
Under the meter system, cabs will charge a $3 flag drop rate and 25 cents for every one-sixth of a mile after the first sixth of a mile traveled. There also will be a 25-cent charge for every minute spent stopped or traveling less than 10 miles per hour. The snow emergency rate will be the regular fare plus 25 percent.
The maximum fare for all trips within the city will be $19.
The Washington Post's Taxi Fare Calculator can be found here.
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