For years, taxi drivers in Virginia have been complaining about the ride-sharing apps that have cut into their business. Finally, a year after Uber and Lyft drivers were allowed to operate legally in the commonwealth, the state has some evidence of what’s going on.
Fairfax County, Virginia’s most populous jurisdiction, is home to 12,191 Uber or Lyft vehicles, followed by Alexandria and Arlington drivers.
Here’s how the numbers break down for Northern Virginia
Arlington, 2,559
Alexandria, 3,273
Fairfax City, 566
Fairfax County, 12,191
Loudoun, 3,346
Whole state, 56,727
Out of state, 60,872