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Report Number: CS 77-05
Date: November 7, 2005
From:
Debi A. Bentley, CMO, CMM III
City Clerk
Subject:
Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
File: L-2330
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 77-05 of the City Clerk be received; and,
That By-law 2206/86, be amended to provide for an increase to taxicab fares
effective November 15, 2005 as noted within this report and outlined as
Attachment #1.
Executive Summary: The current taxicab tariff rates were set in February 2001.
Due to the large increases in operating costs such as fuel and insurance, a
recommendation is being made to increase the fares for hiring a taxicab.
Financial Implications: n/a
Background: The City of Pickering Taxicab Advisory Committee has received
many requests for the increase of taxicab fares. There have been substantial increases
to operating costs in recent months, reducing the already limited income earned by
taxicab drivers.
A comparison of other municipalities' tariffs is outlined below. It should be noted that
several of the municipalities surveyed are presently reviewing their taxicab fares.
Municipality Drop Fee Additional fare I km Total 5 km Total
Pickering $2.45 $0.13/each additional 1/10 km $3.75 $8.95
Whitby $2.50 $1.50 / kilometer $4.00 $10.00
(under review)
Richmond Hill $3.00 $0.25/each 200 m $4.00 $9.00
Markham $2.75 $0.25/each 190 m $3.82 $9.08
Ajax $2.50 $0.10/each 1/15 km (67 m) $4.00 $10.00
Oshawa $2.50 $0.35/each 230 m $3.67 $9.75
Report CS 77-05
Subject: Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
Date:
November 7, 2005
Page 2
The primary increase in operating costs is due to a large increase in the price of
gasoline. In 2001, the price of gasoline averaged 67.3 cents per liter over a twelve
month period. Current gasoline prices average $1.149 per litre. This is an increase of
over 50 per cent.
Insurance costs have also increased dramatically since 2001. In 2001, the average
cost for an independent owner to insure a taxicab for one year was $1,800.
Independent insurance rates for 2005 range from $3,300 to $4,000.00. Drivers leasing
plates through brokerages are paying $4,080.00 per year under fleet insurance. The
increase in fees over the four year period is almost 100%. Drivers have been notified to
expect a further 22% increase for 2006.
Proposed change:
Drop Fee Additional fare 1 km Total 5 km
Total
Present fare $2.45 $0.13/each 1/10 km $3.75 $8.95
Recommended $2.75 $1.80 / kilometer $4,45 $11.65
Increase ($0.18 each 1/10 km)
The proposed increase represents an 18.6 per cent increase in a one kilometer taxicab
fare. A five kilometer trip would increase by 30.1 per cent.
The recommended fee increase has been reviewed by the Taxicab Advisory Committee
and has received its support. It is also the recommendation of the committee that the
Taxicab Advisory Committee review taxicab fares annually and report back to Council
on recommended fare adjustments due to economic factors.
Approval of this proposed fare increase will be communicated to the public through
Community Page advertisements, hand outs to passengers regarding the impending
fare increase and new tariff cards.
Attachments:
1. Revised Schedule "B" to By-law 2206/86
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Report CS 77-05
Subject: Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
Date:
November 7, 2005
Page 3
Prepared By:
I~im~erly Thomps/on
Manager, By-law Enforcement Services
Approved / Endorsed By:
Debi A.~entley, C~'O, CMMIII
City Clerk
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Council
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BY-LAW NUMBER 6595/05
SCHEDULE "B"
TARIFF OF RATES AND FARES
FARES
For the first one-tenth kilometre or part thereof
For each additional one-tenth kilometre or part thereof
For waiting time while under engagement, per minute
$2.75
$0.18
$0.40
(incl. GST)
(incl. GST)
(incl. GST)
RATES
For each passenger in excess of four
For each trunk exceeding 0.1 cubic meters
For each piece of luggage not carried inside the taxicab
$0.25
$0.60
$0.15
NOTES
Maximum total charge under B. 1, 2 and 3 shall not exceed $0.60 for any trip
No rate is chargeable for the carriage of a wheelchair accompanying a
handicapped person.