City of Dallas Transportation For Hire Drivers Permit
If you plan on picking up in the city of Dallas or at either airport, then you need the City of Dallas Transportation For Hire (TFH) Drivers License issued by the City of Dallas. The cost of the permit is $53. You can find out more information and apply online through this link: goo.gl/J7UIJz (Be sure to read the information in the right handed column only) Once you apply online, your permit is public information. The city of Dallas coverage area for the TFH Drivers License is inside the lines on the Dallas County map. If you pick up in this area without the drivers permit and/or the vehicle inspection permit. and get caught, the fine could be $236-$360.
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Transportation For Hire Vehicle Inspection
If you applied for the City of Dallas Transportation For Hire Drivers License (aka TFH driver permit), then you will need to get a TFH vehicle inspection. This inspection is different than the state inspection performed on your vehicle yearly. There is a list of approved TFH stations on the Dallas transportation website here: goo.gl/327YLp. I also listed all the sites with prices between $40-$50 below. Some stations require an appointment, call before you go. Also, be sure to ask the station, if your vehicle doesn't pass do you still pay? Some stations will still charge you.
DFW Airport Permit
The final permit you will want to get is the DFW airport permit. First, you may want to ask yourself, do I want to sit for 30 minutes to one hour for a ride on a daily basis just to get a ride out of DFW. Lately, the que for Uber and Lyft have been extremely long and not worth the wait. Continue reading if you want the DFW airport permit.
If you have the TFH drivers license and the TFH vehicle inspection sticker, then you can pick up at Love Field, but not DFW airport. To get the DFW airport permit, YOU MUST HAVE THE CITY OF DALLAS TFH DRIVERS PERMIT AND THE TFH VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKER in order to get the DFW Airport Permit. You will need to go the DFW transportation department on the premises in order to get the permit. Coming from the South Entrance, stay on the service road, go past Walnut Hill and turn at the first right where you see the signage "Ground Transportation Office." This is the same location where the taxis are stored. See map below.
If you have the TFH drivers license and the TFH vehicle inspection sticker, then you can pick up at Love Field, but not DFW airport. To get the DFW airport permit, YOU MUST HAVE THE CITY OF DALLAS TFH DRIVERS PERMIT AND THE TFH VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKER in order to get the DFW Airport Permit. You will need to go the DFW transportation department on the premises in order to get the permit. Coming from the South Entrance, stay on the service road, go past Walnut Hill and turn at the first right where you see the signage "Ground Transportation Office." This is the same location where the taxis are stored. See map below.