METERED TAXICABS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

SEC. 105. METERED TAXICABS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b) and not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the District of Columbia shall require all taxicabs licensed in the District of Columbia to charge fares by a metered system. (b) District of Columbia Opt Out.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia may exempt the District of Columbia from the requirement under subsection (a) by issuing an executive order that specifically states that the District of Columbia opts out of the requirement to implement a metered fare system for taxicabs.