Taxi and Limousine Licences

Lit up taxi sign on taxi cab

You must have a licence to own or drive a taxicab in The Municipality of Port Hope. Taxicabs are motor vehicles for hire that transport goods and passengers. The vehicle must not seat more than seven people.

Taxi fares are regulated by the Port Hope Municipal Council and amended from time to time.

Applying for a Licence

Check list of licence requirements

Owners:

Properly completed application form and fees
Satisfy issuer that Owner can provide adequate parking for every vehicle
Criminal information request check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Current Certificate of Insurance showing $2 million third party liability for the use designated in the license

For each vehicle:

Property completed vehicle information form
Valid Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Certificate
Proof of ownership of vehicle (copy of vehicle permit)
Letter of certification from insurance company for each vehicle licensed under By-law 29/2013.

Drivers:

Properly completed application form and fees
Valid Class G Ontario Driver's License
Criminal Record Check
Drivers abstract
Two passport photos
Signed approval of Taxi/Limousine Company

Application for a Taxicab Drivers Licence

Application for Taxicab Owners Licence

Taxicab License Fees
Annual Taxicab or Limousine Owner License (*plus cost of municipal license plate at market cost per vehicle)	$105.00 per vehicle* (will include vehicle meter calibration / sticker)
Annual Taxicab or Limousine Owner License RENEWAL per vehicle	$105.00 per vehicle (will include vehicle meter calibration / sticker)
Annual Taxicab or Limousine DRIVER License	$45.00 per license (will include driver photographs and wallet sized ID)
Annual Taxicab or Limousine Driver License RENEWAL	$45.00 per license (will include driver photographs and wallet sized ID)
Replacement Lost License - Taxi or Limousine Driver	$25.00 per license
Replacement – Lost Municipal Vehicle License Identification Number/Plate for Taxicab or Limousine	Current Market Cost

Requirement for business office

In 2019, the Municipality removed the requirement of taxicabs to have a business office or retail commercial location to operate within the community.

View By-law 29/2013 being a by-law to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of owners of taxi cabs and limousines and drivers of taxi cabs and limousines for hire in the Municipality of Port Hope and to repeal By-laws 125/2007, 92/2008, 75/2010 and 86/2010.

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