Vehicle Decals and Markings
The City will continue to uphold and enforce public safety standards as stipulated in the bylaw and encourages all companies entering and participating in the vehicle for hire market to comply.
Drivers will be required to provide the City with proof of the proper insurance and class of driver’s licence (1, 2, or 4) as outlined by provincial law. Currently the only acceptable insurance is a valid commercial policy.
Police Information Checks will also be required for all drivers, which corresponds with the amendments being made to provincial regulations. A Police Information Check must be from the municipality of residence.
In addition, all vehicles must pass an annual mechanical inspection by a properly licensed garage and mechanic.
Fines for operating without a City driver’s licence or City vehicle licence under the new bylaw are $5,000, and regular enforcement of unlicensed vehicles for hire continues.
Because licensed PTPs and taxis are subject to significant scrutiny by the City, they are considerably safer than non-regulated services like bandit vehicles.
Legitimate, licensed vehicles in Edmonton will be easy to recognize because they will all have distinct markings.
Private Transportation Providers
Commercial Private Transportation Providers
Commercial Private Transportation Providers drivers will place a sticker with the trademark symbol of the PTP dispatcher onto the passenger side lower corner of the front windshield of the vehicle. This sticker will be provided to the drivers by the commercial PTP dispatcher.
Regional Private Transportation Providers
Regional Private Transportation Providers drivers will be issued a sticker to be placed directly on the front windshield in the lower corner on the passenger side of the vehicle. This sticker is approximately 2 inches x 2 inches and is similar to stickers currently used by enforcement officers to indicate that vehicles have been visually inspected.
Taxis and Accessible Taxis
Taxis
Taxis will have the current taxi plate attached to the front of the vehicle. The plate is issued by the City and begins with T followed by a four digit number.
Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis will have the current accessible taxi plate attached to the front of the vehicle. The plate is issued by the City and begins with A followed by a three digit number.
Recognizing Bandit Vehicles
Bandit vehicles are vehicles operating as taxis, without a valid licence. They are often uninsured, unsafe and the driver has not been screened by the City. That is why it is important to always make sure your cab isn’t a bandit!
In addition to checking that there is a clearly displayed taxi plate on the vehicle, make sure the features listed below are visible.
- City of Edmonton inspection sticker displayed in the vehicle
This is an example of a City of Edmonton taxi inspection sticker. - City of Edmonton Taxi ID sticker which states which company and which unit # you are in.
This is an example of a City of Edmonton taxi ID.
- City of Edmonton driver’s licence – complete with a photo of the driver – visible inside the vehicle.
This is an example of a City of Edmonton limousine driver's licence. - Visible meter inside the vehicle, which the driver starts after you get in, to determine your fare.
This is an example of a regular taxi fare meter. - Meter rate sticker displayed in vehicle.
This is an example of a taxi rate card. - Unit number decals on the vehicle’s rear side panel and back bumper.
This is an example of a taxi with the unit number displayed. - all licensed taxis have a safety shield.
Limousines and Shuttles
Limousines
Limousines will have the current limousine plate attached to the front of the vehicle. The plate is issued by the City and begins with L followed by a three digit number.
Shuttle
Shuttle vehicles will have the current shuttle plate attached to the front of the vehicle. The plate is issued by the City and begins with S followed by a four digit number.
For More Information
Vehicle for Hire Licensing Information
5th floor, 10250 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3P4
| Telephone | 780-496-5244 |
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| Fax | 780-496-6054 |
| vehicleforhire@edmonton.ca |
To File a Vehicle for Hire complaint
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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