A taxicab (or taxi) is a vehicle that can be hired (paid) to drive you from one place to another.
The Town of Cobourg regulates taxicab drivers and owners through the Taxicab By-law 014-2014 and its amendments.
Taxicab Drivers
Taxicab Drivers Licences require annual renewals by March 31.
For licence requirements, read the Taxicab Driver's Licence Application
Type of Licence and Fees for Taxicab Drivers:
New: $40
Renewal: $40
Transfer: $20
Taxicab Owners
Taxicab Owners Licences require annual renewals by November 30. A licence is required for each vehicle operating as a taxicab.
For licence requirements, read the Taxicab Owner's Licence Application
Type of Licences and Fees or Taxicab Owners:
New: $150
Renewal: $150
Transfer: $85
Passenger Information
New Taxicab Fares as of April 4, 2022
Town of Cobourg Taxi Fare Structure
The Corporation of The Town Of Cobourg
TAXI FARES
as of April 4, 2022 (prices include H.S.T.)
|
|
Type of Taxi Fare |
Rate |
|
1. |
Pick-Up Charge |
$4.25 |
|
2. |
Meter Charge |
$2.25 per km |
|
3. |
Waiting/Running time while under engagement |
$0.75 per minute, Meter activated only when vehicle is travelling below 26km per hour or stopped. |
|
4. |
Fuel Surcharge |
$1.00, to be added to the pick-up charge and calibrated with the Taxi Meter |
As per By-law 0022-2022 the $1.00 Taxicab Fuel Surcharge has been incorporated into the
Pick-Up Charge and will display on the Meter as a total fare. This Surcharge will remain in
place until October 2022 or when the price of fuel reaches $1.40/litre or below.
Discount for Seniors is 10%:
- Proof of age is needed (Senior 65) at Driver’s discretion
- Discount not applied on fares below $10.00
Taxicab Fares and Passenger Bill of Rights
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