Vehicles for Hire

Vehicle for Hire Drivers (taxicab, limousine, and D.D.)

People who drive taxicabs, limousines, or for D.D. services must have a Vehicle for Hire Driver licence. This licence does not apply to T.N.C. drivers (T.N.C.s screen their drivers on behalf of the Town). You can apply for or renew your Vehicle for Hire Driver licence online. You can also apply by attending the Licensing Services counter at Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services (Market Building 201 Second Street, Cobourg).

The annual licence fee is $75.

To apply for a licence, you will have to submit the following:

• Completed application
• Driver’s Licence (minimum Class “G”)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (dated within 30 days of the application)
• Driver’s Abstract (dated within 90 days of the application)
• Proof of completion of an approved training program if applying for an accessible driver endorsement
• D.D. Drivers who are registering vehicles only:
  • Proof of insurance: Ontario Standard Automobile Insurance Policy with third party liability limit of at least $2,000,000.00
  • Vehicle Ownership

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ (minimum) Driver’s Licence
• Have a current “Level” 2 Police Record Check (dated within 30 days of application)
• Have a current driver’s abstract (dated within 90 days of application)
• Have completed an approved training program if they are applying for an accessible driver endorsement

Applications: 

• Fill out the Vehicle for Hire Drivers online form, or
• Download the fillable Vehicle for Hire Drivers PDF

The annual Taxicab Owner licence fee is $250.

To apply for a licence, you will have to submit the following:

• Completed application
• Proof of Identity (e.g. Driver’s Licence)
• Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation
• Certificate of Status for the corporation
• List of directors and/or officers (including addresses)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (dated within 30 days of the application)
• Proof of Insurance:
  • Ontario Standard Automobile Insurance policy with third party liability limit of at least $2,000,000
• Vehicle Ownership
• Safety Certificate and Passenger Light Duty Inspection Report (dated within 36 days of the application)

Please contact Licensing Services if you require a Change of Vehicle Application.

Applications: 

• Fill out the Taxicab Owners online form, or
• Download the fillable Taxicab Owners PDF

Transportation Network Companies (T.N.C.s) are companies that connect paying passengers with drivers of private vehicles-for-hire solely through a mobile app. Examples of T.N.C.s include Y-Drive, Uber and Lyft. The annual fee for a T.N.C. licence depends on the number of affiliated drivers.

Fee Structure

Transportation Network Company Annual Licence Fee based on Number of Drivers:

• 1-50 Drivers = $2,500
• 51-100 Drivers = $5,000
• 101-500 Drivers = $10,000

Transportation Network Company Per Trip Fee:

• $0.11 for each ride Started in Cobourg

Please note that the Town invoices all fees for T.N.C.s.

You can apply for or renew your T.N.C. licence online. You can also apply by attending the Licensing Services counter at Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services (Market Building 201 Second Street, Cobourg).

To apply for a licence, you will have to submit the following:

• Completed application
• Proof of Identity (e.g. Driver’s Licence)
• Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation
• Certificate of Status for the corporation
• List of directors and/or officers (including addresses)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (dated within 30 days of the application)
• Proof of Insurance:
  • Insurance product approved by the Finance Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, which the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in their sole discretion deems adequate
• List of all T.N.C. Drivers who have picked up passengers in the Town (to be submitted at a frequency as determined by the Manager)

Applications: 

• Fill out the Transportation Network Companies (T.N.C.s) online form, or
• Download the fillable Transportation Network Companies (T.N.C.s) PDF

Designated Driving (D.D.) Services involve the transportation of a vehicle owned by a person (and passengers) by a Designated Driver

You can apply for or renew your D.D. Driver licence online. You can also apply by attending the Licensing Services counter at Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services (Market Building 201 Second Street, Cobourg).

The annual D.D. Driver licence fee is $75.

To apply for a licence, you will have to submit the following:

• Completed application
• Proof of Identity (e.g. Driver’s Licence)
• Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation
• Certificate of Status for the corporation
• List of directors and/or officers (including addresses)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (dated within 30 days of the application)
• Proof of Insurance:
  • Commercial General Liability insurance policy that:
    • Includes a limit of liability of not less than $2,000,000.00 per accident or occurrence
    • Names the D.D. Broker and/or owner(s) and the City as Additional Insured(s); and
    • Has a non-owned automobile liability in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence

Applications: 

• Fill out the Vehicle for Hire Drivers online form, or
• Download the fillable Vehicle for Hire Drivers PDF

Limousines are vehicles (not including taxicabs) used for pre-arranged transportation services. They operate on an hourly, daily or weekly basis. This includes services like companion drivers and traditional limousine providers.

You can apply for or renew your Limousine Owner licence online. You can also apply by attending the Licensing Services counter at Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services (Market Building 201 Second Street, Cobourg).

The annual Limousine Owner licence fee is $250.

To apply for a licence, you will have to submit the following:

• Completed application
• Proof of Identity (e.g. Driver’s Licence)
• Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation
• Certificate of Status for the corporation
• List of directors and/or officers (including addresses)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (dated within 30 days of the application)
• Proof of Insurance:
  • Ontario Standard Automobile Insurance policy with third party liability limit of at least $2,000,000.00
• Vehicle Ownership
• Safety Certificate and Passenger Light Duty Inspection Report (dated within 36 days of the application)

Applications: 

• Fill out the Limousine Owner online form, or
• Download the fillable Limousine Owner PDF