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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 46-08
Date: October 14, 2008
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From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
File: L-2330
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 46-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received; and,
2. That the draft by-law, included as Attachment #1 to Report CS 46-08, to amend
By-law #6702/06 to provide for an increase to taxicab fares effective November
1, 2008 be enacted.
Executive Summary: The current taxicab tariff rates were set in November 2005.
Due to increases in fuel costs, a recommendation is being made to increase the fares
for hiring a taxicab.
Financial Implications: This report does not contain any financial implications for the
City of Pickering
Sustainability Implications:
implications.
This report does not contain any sustainability
Background: The City of Pickering Taxicab Advisory Committee has received
many requests for the increase of taxicab fares due to the ongoing increases to
gasoline costs.
A comparison of other municipalities' fares is outlined below. It should be noted that
several of the municipalities surveyed recently increased their taxicab fares, including
Ajax, Whitby, and Clarington. Oshawa, Richmond Hill & Markham's are under review.
Report CS 46-08
Date: October 14,2008
Subject: Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
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Munici ali Dro Fee Additional fare 1 km Total 5 km Total
Pickerin $2.75 $1.80 er km $4.55 $11 .75
Whitb $3.50 $2.00 er km $5.50 $13.50
Richmond Hill $3.00 $1.50 er km $4.50 $10.50
Markham $3.00 $1.50 er km $4.50 $10.50
Aax $2.90 $2.00 er km $4.90 $12.90
Oshawa $2.65 $1.70 er km $4.35 $11.15
Clarin ton $2.80 $2.00 er km $4.80 $12.80
At the time of the last taxicab fare increase, gasoline prices were at $1.149 per litre.
Current gas prices fluctuate from $1.20 to $1.35 per liter. This is an increase ranging
from 5 - 15 per cent.
At a meeting of the Taxicab Advisory Committee on July 16, 2008, proposed increases
to taxicab fares were discussed. There was no consensus among committee
members, as some wished to increase the drop rate to as much as $3.50 (a 27%
increase), while others supported a more moderate increase in the drop rate to $3.15 (a
15% increase). All members agreed to increase the rate per kilometer from $1.80 to
$2.00. The table below outlines the two fees discussed and the total fares for each.
Drop Fee Additional fare 1 km Total 5km
Total
Present fare $2.75 $1.80 per km $4.55 $11.75
Proposal 1 $3.15 $2.00 per km $5.15 $13.15
Proposal 2 $3.50 $2.00 per km $5.50 $13.50
Municipal Law Enforcement Services staff support the first proposal, increasing the
drop rate to $3.15. The proposed increase represents a 15 per cent increase in a one
kilometer taxicab fare. A five kilometer trip would increase by 12 per cent. The
increase would still set City of Pickering Taxicab fares higher than all other
municipalities in the Region with the exception of Whitby.
The increase to $2.00 per kilometer provides a 10% increase in the portion of the fare
where gasoline costs will actually be reflected in the trip. A higher drop fee means all
taxicab users pay more, regardless of how far the trip is. One of the comments made
by members of the Taxicab Advisory Committee members was that trips are too short
to make enough money. Staff believe that since the proposed increase is based on the
premise of increased gasoline costs, increasing the per kilometer fee better reflects
where actual gas usage is a factor in the total fare.
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Report CS 46-08
Date: October 14, 2008
Subject: Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
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Concerns were also raised that increasing fares too high could negatively impact
customers, many of whom are on a fixed income and such an increase may actually
, reduce business.
Staff support the amendment outlined in Attachment #1, increasing the drop rate to
$3.15, and the fee per kilometer to $2.00. Attachment #2 is provided should Council
wish to adopt the alternative proposal of $3.50 per drop rate and $2.00 per kilometer.
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. Draft By-law to Amend By-law #6702/06, Schedule 2 (Staff Recommendation)
2. Draft By-law to Amend By-law # 6702/06, Schedule 2 (Alternative)
Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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City Clerk
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Gillis Paterson,
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Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
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Pickering Ci Council
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
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TO REPORT' If~ -
BY-LAW NO. XXXX/OS
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number
6702/06 to confirm an Increase to Taxicab
Fares
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted By-law
Number 6702/06 on September is, 2006 to license, regulate and govern taxicab
businesses.
NOW THERFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Schedule "2" to By-law Number 6702/06 is hereby deleted and Schedule "2"
attached hereto is substituted therefore.
By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 20th day of October,
200S.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk
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Attachment #1
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BY-LAW NUMBER XXX/OS
SCHEDULE "2"
TARIFFS / FARES
A. FARES
1.
Flat Rate, initial fare
$3.15 (incl. GST)
2. For each additional one-eighth of a kilometre or part thereof $0.25 (incl. GST)
3.
For waiting time while under engagement, per minute
$0.40 (incl. GST)
B. RATES
1.
For each passenger in excess of four
$0.25
$0.60
2.
For each trunk exceeding 0.1 cubic meters
3.
For each piece of luggage not carried inside the taxicab
$0.15
c. NOTES
1. Maximum total charge under B.1, 2 and 3 shall not exceed $0.60 for any trip
2. No rate is chargeable for the carriage of a wheelchair accompanying a
handicapped person.
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1- TO REPORT ft!f:.o~
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY ,
BY-LAW NO, XXXX/08
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number
6702/06 to confirm an Increase to Taxicab
Fares
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted By-law
Number 6702/06 on September 18, 2006 to license, regulate and govern taxicab
businesses,
NOW THERFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Schedule "2" to By-law Number 6702/06 is hereby deleted and Schedule "2"
attached hereto is substituted therefore.
By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 20th day of October,
2008.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk
CORP0223-07/01
Attachment #2
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BY-LAW NUMBER XXX/08
SCHEDULE "2"
TARIFFS / FARES
A. FARES
1.
Flat Rate, initial fare
$3.50 (incl. GST)
2. For each additional one-eighth of a kilometre or part thereof $0.25 (incl. GST)
3.
For waiting time while under engagement, per minute
$0.40 (incl. GST)
B. RATES
1.
For each passenger in excess of four
$0.25
$0.60
2.
For each trunk exceeding 0.1 cubic meters
3.
For each piece of luggage not carried inside the taxicab
$0.15
c. NOTES
1. Maximum total charge under B.1, 2 and 3 shall not exceed $0.60 for any trip
2. No rate is chargeable for the carriage of a wheelchair accompanying a
handicapped person.