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Taxicab, Limousine and Private Transportation Company Applications
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COVID-19 UPDATE
 
New businesses are still required to be licensed prior to operating. Vaughan City Hall remains closed for the time-being. Applicants have three options for submitting new or renewal licence applications:
1. By mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100 
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1

2. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.

3. By e-mail to:
bylaw@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.
Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number
for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.
 
As per recent amendments to Licensing By-law 315-2005, the following private ground passenger transportation is required to be licensed by the City of Vaughan annually: 
  
  • taxicab brokerages, owners and drivers
  • limousine companies, owners and drivers
  • private transportation companies (PTCs) and drivers   

IMPORTANT NOTES 

  • All companies are permitted to set their own fares, which they must file with the City in advance.
  • Surge pricing will not be permitted during a government declared state of emergency.
  • Police criminal background checks can now be obtained from any Ontario Police Service. (You can obtain the York Regional Police "Police Criminal Records Check" or equivalent from other Ontario Police Service)  

Taxicabs

 
Taxi drivers, owners and brokerages require annual licensing from the City of Vaughan. Note that:  
 
  • Taxicab drivers can accept pre-arranged passengers, pick up passengers waiting at taxicab stands and those which flag them down.
  • Taxicab owners are no longer required to belong to a brokerage.
  • Taxicab drivers with more than five years of experience are eligible to obtain a taxicab owner’s licence, provided that they meet other requirements and operate an accessible vehicle for 4 years
  • Taxis must ensure an up-to-date decal is on the side of their vehicle and that a City licence plate is on the back with the same number.    

Applications  

The forms below are currently being updated; please see the table below or By-law 123-2017 for up-to-date fees.    
  • Taxi owner/driver application form (PDF)
  • Taxi brokerage application form (PDF)
  • Police criminal records check (You can obtain the York Regional Police "Police Criminal Records Check" or equivalent from other Ontario Police Service)  

Fees 

 
​Licence ​ ​2021 ​2022
​Initial ​Renewal ​Initial ​Renewal
​Taxicab Brokerage ​$463 ​$304.88 ​$476.89 ​$314.03
​Taxicab Owner ​$590 ​$388.11 ​$607.70 ​$399.96
​Accessible Taxicab Owner ​$296 ​$191.58 ​$304.88 ​$197.33
​Taxicab Driver ​$204 ​$204.97 ​$210.12 ​$210.12
​Accessible Taxicab Driver ​$103 ​$100.94 ​$106.09 ​$103.97

  

Other taxi fees (if needed)
 
​ ​ ​ 2021 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​Taxi Tariff Card Replacement ​ ​ ​$4.12 ​$4.24 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​Taxi 911 Stickers Replacement ​ ​ ​$5 ​$5 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​Missed Inspection Fee ​ ​ ​$120 ​$123.60 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
 

Limousines

 
Limousine drivers, owners and companies require annual licensing from the City of Vaughan.  Note that: 
 
  • Limousine drivers can only pick up pre-arranged passengers
  • Limousines must have a City of Vaughan plate on the vehicle and drivers must have a valid licence card showing the owner/operator and vehicle information, including the vehicle information number and provincial plate.  

Applications   

The forms below are currently being updated; please see the table below or By-law 123-2017 for up-to-date fees.  
 
  • Limousine owner/operator application form (PDF)
  • Limousine owner certificate of insurance form (PDF)
  • Police criminal records check (You can obtain the York Regional Police "Police Criminal Records Check" or equivalent from other Ontario Police Service)
 
Fees    
​Licence ​ ​2021 ​ ​2022
​Initial ​Renewal ​Initial ​Renewal
​Limousine Company ​$463 ​$304.88 ​$476.89 ​$314.03
​Limousine Owner ​$590 ​$589.16 ​$607.70 ​$606.83
Limousine Driver ​$203 ​$203 ​$209.09 ​$209.09
 
 

Private transportation companies 

PTCs provide ride-sharing services through the use of a platform to arrange transportation, in vehicles which are not taxis or limousines and that have a capacity of fewer than ten passengers. Note that:  
 
  • PTC drivers must apply directly through the PTC company.  If a PTC is licensed in Vaughan and its drivers are licensed by another municipality, drivers shall be considered licensed in Vaughan after their first pick-up in the City.
  • PTC drivers can only provide services that are arranged through their PTC’s platforms.
  • PTC vehicles will be required to have a safety standards certificate and proper insurance, as well as display a company identifier, such as a decal.
  • Drivers cannot charge cash.
  • PTC licensing fees will be based on an annual flat fee and quarterly payments of 11 cents per ride. 

Applications 

Private Transportation Company Application Form (PDF)

Fees

​Licence ​ ​2021 ​2022
​Initial ​Renewal ​Initial ​Renewal
​ PTC – up to24 vehicles ​$463 ​$299 ​$476.89 ​$307.97
​ PTC – 25 to 99 vehicles ​$1,772 ​$1,172 ​$1,825.16 ​$1,825.16
​ PTC – 100 to 499 vehicles ​$2,951 ​$2,951 ​$3,039.53 ​$3,039.53
​ PTC – 500 or more vehicles ​$12,031.43 ​$12,031.43 ​$12,392.37 ​$12,392.37
​All PTCs - per ride originating in Vaughan, due
quarterly		 ​ ​13 cents ​ ​
 
 

 Contact Information

 

By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-832-8549

Email: bylaw@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 

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