Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 46.04.190 (2026)
For hire vehicle
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"For hire vehicle" means any motor vehicle used for the transportation of persons for compensation, except auto stages and ride-sharing vehicles.
[ 1979 c 111 s 13; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.190. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 20; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.]
Notes:
Severability—1979 c 111: See note following RCW 46.74.010.
Ride sharing: Chapter 46.74 RCW.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1960–2019 · leading case: Horluck Transp. Co. v. Eckright, 352 P.2d 205 (Wash. 1960).
Horluck Transp. Co. v. Eckright, 352 P.2d 205 (Wash. 1960). “010 and RCW 46.04.190, and "Auto stage," as defined by 46.”
First Student, Inc. v. Dep't of Revenue (Wash. 2019). “To charge a fare would cause such vehicles to acquire a 'for hire' status as defined by RCW 46.04.190." 1956 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 242, at 4.”
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