Public vehicles in the City of Burlington must be licensed under the Public Vehicles Bylaw, as amended (By-law 020-2009). Different types of public vehicle businesses have different licensing requirements and fees, which are subject to change.
Taxicabs
There are different licensing/renewal requirements and fees for drivers, owners and brokers of taxicab businesses.
Driver |
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New taxicab drivers must have a business licence. Application requirementsContact us for the Taxi Driver Licence Application. FeesThe licensing fee for new taxi drivers is $292.74. |
Driver renewal |
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Taxicab drivers must renew their operating licences. Renewal requirementsContact us for the taxi driver renewal requirements. FeesThe renewal fee for taxi drivers is $219.30. |
Owner/plate |
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Taxicab owners must be licensed. Application requirementContact us for the Taxicab Owner Licence Application. FeesThe licensing fee for taxicab owners is $3,451.68. |
Owner/plate renewal |
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Taxicab owners must renew their operating licences. Renewal requirementsContact us for information on renewal requirements. FeesThe renewal fee for taxicab owners is $716.04. |
Broker |
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Taxicab brokers must be licensed. Application requirementContact us for the Taxicab Broker Licence Application. FeesThe licensing fee for taxicab brokers is $1,140.36. |
Broker renewal |
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Taxicab brokers must renew their operating licences. Renewal requirementsContact us for information on renewal requirements. FeesThe renewal fee for taxicab brokers is $856.80. |
Taxi Companies Operating in Burlington:
Burlington City Cab:
Tel: (905) 929-3333
Website: www.burlingtoncitycab.ca
GEM Taxi
Tel: (905) 333-1234
Blue Line Transportation (operating from Hamilton)
Tel: (905) 525-0000
Website: 525blue.com
Burlington Local Cabs
Tel: (289) 454-4400
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.
| Type of service | Fee |
|---|---|
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Flag drop (initial charge) |
$3.25 |
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Each additional 54.05 m or part thereof |
$0.10 (or $1.85 per kilometre) |
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Waiting time while under engagement |
$0.50 per minute |
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Senior Citizens Discount (considered age 60 and over) |
10% off the nearest full dollar registered on the meter |
Temporary Blueline Taxi rates
Blueline Taxi has been approved to use City of Hamilton rates on a temporary basis until final rates can be established and reviewed. These rates are similar to the approved Burlington Taxi Fares.
| Type of service | Fee |
|---|---|
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First 71.4 m |
$3.90 |
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Each additional 55.6 m or part thereof |
$0.10 (or $1.80 per kilometre) |
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Waiting time (each 11 seconds) |
$0.10 ($0.54 per minute) |
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Senior Citizens Discount |
10% off the nearest full dollar registered on the meter |
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Livery or Meter Cabs (by agreement) |
$37.00 |
Limousines
There are different licensing/renewal requirements and fees for drivers and owners of limousine businesses.
Driver |
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New limo drivers must have a business licence. Application requirementsContact us for the Limo Driver Licence Application. FeesThe licensing fee for new limo drivers is $292.74. |
Driver renewal |
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Limo drivers must renew their operating licences. Renewal requirementsContact us for the limo driver renewal requirements. FeesThe renewal fee for limo drivers is $219.30. |
Owner/plate |
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Limo owners must have a business licence. Application requirementsContact us for the Limo Owner Licence Application. FeesThe licensing fee for limo owners is $3,451.68. |
Owner/plate renewal |
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Limo owners must renew their operating licences. Contact us for more information. FeesThe renewal fee for limo owners is $716.04. |