Taxis & Rideshare in Richmond (2026) - Grab, Uber & More
Find reliable taxi and rideshare options in Richmond to explore top restaurants, hotels, and things to do with ease and convenience.
Safety Tips
Look for the official City of Richmond medallion on the hood and a displayed hack license with the driver's photo, unlicensed cars rarely have both.
All Richmond taxis are required to use the meter. If the driver claims it's broken, note the cab number and use another vehicle or report it to the city's taxi inspector.
Locals rely on Uber and Lyft. Stick to these two apps rather than accepting street-hail rides at night.
For solo or late-night trips, share your live location with a friend and sit in the back-right seat, Richmond's well-lit downtown grid makes this easier to do safely.
Common Scams to Avoid
Drivers taking unnecessarily long routes through downtown or around the James River bridges to inflate the fare, for trips between the airport and downtown hotels. Ask for the most direct route upfront and use your phone's map app to follow along, politely pointing out if you notice significant deviations.
Taxis at the Main Street Station or Broad Street Amtrak station claiming the meter is 'broken' and demanding flat rates that are typically 50-100% above normal. Insist on using the meter or find another taxi - legitimate operators will always have functioning meters.
Some drivers at Shockoe Bottom or Carytown nightlife areas adding 'extra passenger' fees or 'late night surcharge' fees that aren't posted or authorized. Ask to see the official rate card posted in the taxi and refuse to pay any fees that aren't clearly listed on the meter receipt.