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Company resources

Each regional dispatch agency, transitional regional dispatch agency, and transportation network company (TNC) must have an organization license and must renew it annually. Review our list of currently licensed companies and agencies.

Whether you're a new company in the area, starting a new line of business, or just want to maintain our partnership, we want to help. Contact us at 206-263-1982 or ForHireDriver@kingcounty.gov.

The City of Seattle manages the licensing process for regional dispatch agencies and transitional regional dispatch agencies. Visit Seattle's Regional Dispatch Agencies website for more information.

King County manages the licensing process for TNCs and more information on that process follows below.

Information specific to TNCs

"Transportation network company" or "TNC" is defined in King County regulations as a company that provides dispatch services via an application dispatch system to connect drivers with passengers for the transportation of passengers for fares. King County passed an ordinance in 2014 regulating TNCs.

TNCs must pay a $0.23 per-trip fee for all trips originating outside the city limits of Seattle, and $0.08 per-trip fee for all trips originating in the city limits of Seattle. These fees are collected by the TNC and submitted quarterly. This fee covers the costs of enforcement and regulation of TNC licensing, vehicle endorsements, and driver permitting. In addition, TNCs must pay $0.10 per trip for the Wheelchair Accessible Services Fund.

New TNC Licensing Process

TNC FAQs

Summary of TNC responsibilities

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