New taxicab drivers must have a business licence.
Application requirements
Contact us for the Taxi Driver Licence Application.
Fees
The licensing fee for new taxi drivers is $292.74.
Public Vehicle Licences
Learn about Burlington’s public vehicle licensing requirements for taxis and limousines, including applications, renewals, fees, approved taxi rates and feedback.
Public vehicles in the City of Burlington must be licensed under the Public Vehicles Bylaw (By-law 020-2009). Different types of public vehicle businesses have different licensing requirements and fees, which are subject to change.
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The City regulates taxis, vehicles-for-hire (limousines) and accessible taxicabs through its public vehicle licensing program. If you have a question or concern about service, we’re here to help.
Taxicabs
There are different licensing/renewal requirements and fees for drivers, owners and brokers of taxicab businesses.
Taxicab drivers must renew their operating licences.
Renewal requirements
Contact us for the taxi driver renewal requirements.
Fees
The renewal fee for taxi drivers is $219.30.
Taxicab owners must be licensed.
Application requirement
Contact us for the Taxicab Owner Licence Application.
Fees
The licensing fee for taxicab owners is $3,451.68.
Taxicab owners must renew their operating licences.
Renewal requirements
Contact us for information on renewal requirements.
Fees
The renewal fee for taxicab owners is $716.04.
Taxicab brokers must be licensed.
Application requirement
Contact us for the Taxicab Broker Licence Application.
Fees
The licensing fee for taxicab brokers is $1,140.36.
Taxicab brokers must renew their operating licences.
Renewal requirements
Contact us for information on renewal requirements.
Fees
The renewal fee for taxicab brokers is $856.80.
Taxi Companies Operating in Burlington:
Burlington City Cab Corp.
Approved taxi rates
The Public Vehicles Bylaw sets the taxi fares that can be charged by taxi companies licensed to operate in Burlington. Review the current approved rates.
If the destination is outside of the municipality, the driver and passenger may agree on a flat fee.
Approved taxi rates in Burlington
| Type of service | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Flag drop (initial charge) |
$3.25 |
|
Each additional 54.05 m or part thereof |
$0.10 (or $1.85 per kilometre) |
|
Waiting time while under engagement |
$0.50 per minute |
|
Senior Citizens Discount (considered age 60 and over) |
10% off the nearest full dollar registered on the meter |
Limousines
There are different licensing/renewal requirements and fees for drivers and owners of limousine businesses.
New limo drivers must have a business licence.
Application requirements
Contact us for the Limo Driver Licence Application.
Fees
The licensing fee for new limo drivers is $292.74.
Limo drivers must renew their operating licences.
Renewal requirements
Contact us for the limo driver renewal requirements.
Fees
The renewal fee for limo drivers is $219.30.
Limo owners must have a business licence.
Application requirements
Contact us for the Limo Owner Licence Application.
Fees
The licensing fee for limo owners is $3,451.68.
Limo owners must renew their operating licences. Contact us for more information.
Fees
The renewal fee for limo owners is $716.04.