All vehicles for hire (taxis, limousines, and private vehicles like Uber and Lyft) are licensed to ensure public safety and consumer protection. By-law regulations ensure that vehicles providing transportation services are safe and roadworthy. Drivers must also adhere to regulations to provide safe rides.
From October 8 to 11, Municipal Compliance Services will conduct a vehicle inspection blitz, focusing on private vehicles for hire to ensure compliance with the Vehicle for Hire By-law. Approximately 100 City-licensed vehicles have been randomly selected to attend Silverwoods Park Arena for vehicle and driver inspections.
Recent field inspections have resulted in penalties for unlicensed drivers and other violations involving private vehicles. In September, 57 penalties were issued, totalling $23,300 for violations including unsafe vehicles, unlicensed drivers, and unmarked vehicles.