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Town of Carman
By-Law No. 2093
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A Bylaw of the Town of Carman to provide for the regulation of
Vehicles for Hire in the Town of Carman
Whereas Bill 30 of the 2nd session of the 41st Legislature of the Province of Manitoba. The Local Vehicles
of Hire Act, C.C.S.M. c. L195, has been enacted and will come into force on the 28th of February 2018;
AND WHEREAS The Local Vehicles for hire act dissolves the Taxicab Board and requires that the Town
of Carman must make by-laws for the purpose of regulating the vehicles for hire industry.
AND WHEREAS Section 232(1)(n) of the Municipal act provides for jurisdiction of the Town of Carman
to make by-laws in respect of Businesses, business activities, and persons engaged in business;
NOW THEREFORE The Town of Carman, in Council assembled, enacts as follows:
Short title
1.This by-law may be cited as the Vehicle for Hire By-Law
Categories for regulation
2(1) This By-Law regulates
(a) Vehicles for Hire (Application - Schedule G)
(b) Drivers of Vehicles for Hire (Application - Schedule F)
2(2) Vehicles for Hire are divided into the following categories
(a) Taxi, consisting of standard and accessible taxi's
(b) Limousines
(c) Personal Transportation Provider (PTP) consisting of standard and accessible PTP
Definitions
3(1) in this By-Law
Accessible in respect of a vehicle, means a vehicle
(a) Constructed and equipped to permit loading, transportation and off-loading of individuals confined
to a wheelchair, or similar device used to assist disabled persons, without transfer, and
(b) Driven by an individual who is physically capable of providing, and trained to provide in
compliance with the requirements of this By-Law, transportation services to an individual confined
to a wheelchair, or similar device used to assist disabled persons, without transfer;
Accessible drivers licence means licence issued under this by-law which authorises an individual to
operate and provide, or offer to provide, transportation services by way of an accessible vehicle;
Charges in relation to a relevant criminal offence or a major driving offence means the initiation of law
enforcement proceedings
(a) In the case of an enactment of the Parliament of Canada, by way of an information laid by a peace
officer before, and received by, a justice; or
(b) In the case of an offence under an enactment of Manitoba, a proceeding under The Provincial
Offences Act, C.C.S.M. c. P160 by information or ticket;
Child abuse registry check means a report about a person's listing in the child abuse registry established
and maintained under the Child and Family Services Act, C.C.S.M. c. C80;
Criminal Record Check means a report about a person obtained from a law enforcement agency stating
whether the person has been convicted under an enactment of the Parliament of Canada of an offence
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in respect of which a record of the persons fingerprints is maintained under the identification of criminals,
R.S.C. 1985, c. I-1, or has any outstanding charges for such offences awaiting court disposition, and
includes a Vulnerable Persons Sector Search;
Endorsed drivers licence means, a drives licence issued under this by-law held by an individual that
allows up to a maximum of 3 other individuals to drive a vehicle for hire under the endorse licence for
short term or one-off instances.
Limousine means a vehicle determined by the CAO or designate to qualify as a luxury or specialized
vehicle that provides transportation services;
Major Driving Offence means an offence set out in subsection 125(6) of the drivers and vehicles act,
C.C.S.M. c. D104;
PTP Vehicle means a vehicle that is not a taxi or a limousine;
Taxi means a vehicle for hire in respect of which a standard or accessible taxi licence had been issued;
General Provisions
4(1) A person must not provide, or offer to provide, transportation services except in compliance with this
by-law;
4(2) The owner of a vehicle must not allow it to be used, or to be offered to be used, to provide
transportation services except in compliance with this by-law;
4(3) Payment of applicable fees as listed in Schedule E;
4(4) Provision of a licence under this By-Law entitles operation of service within Carman.
Exceptions
5(1) Only the specifically named exceptions in Schedule A, are excluded from all the provisions in this
by-law;
Vehicles for Hire
6(1) All classes of Vehicles for Hire must have a
(a) Valid registration and insurance
(b) Undergo an annual inspection and been issued inspection certificates applicable to that
vehicle under the drivers and vehicles act C.C.S.M. c. D104. Inspection within 30 days of
issuing licence or annual renewal.
(c) Continually be maintained in good condition (i.e. no evidence of accidents, leaks etc.)
(d) PTP category of vehicle for hire can only be owner operators
(e) A licence issued under this by-law, that must be always displayed visible to the passengers
who hired the vehicle
(f) Must not operate more than 5 out of 7 days under a part time licence
(g) Must install winter tires in accordance with MPI guide licensees/regulations.
Drivers of Vehicles for Hire
7(1) Drivers Licence
(a) All drivers of any category of a vehicle for hire must have a valid full stage class 5 drivers' licence.
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(b) A licence issued under this by-law, that must be always displayed visible to passengers who hired
the vehicle.
(c) Driver has not been convicted within the previous 10 years of a relevant criminal offence unless
a record suspension (pardon) has been issued in respect of that offence.
(d) Driver has not been convicted within the previous 10 years of a major driving offence.
(e) Driver has not been registered on the child abuse registry.
(f) Driver must demonstrate a verbal English level proficiency.
(g) Driver must undertake the relevant training if wishing to be endorsed with an accessible licence.
7(2) A driver must give immediate notification to the Town of Carman at anytime during the year if the
eligibility to hold a driver's licence under this by-law changes.
7(3) An individual must not drive a vehicle for hire unless she or he holds a valid minimum Class 5 drivers'
licence under this by-law.
7(4) Endorsed Drivers Licence
(a) A maximum of two endorsed driver's licences can be issued under this by-law.
(b) Eligible only to individuals who has two or more Vehicles for Hire registered under their personal
or company name.
(c) The holder of the endorsed driver's licence is responsible for the conduct of the individual driving
under this licence.
(d) Any penalties of the driver are the responsibility of the holder of the endorsed driving licence.
(e) Maximum of three individuals in addition to the endorsed driving licence holds at any one time.
Specific regulations of vehicle for hire categories
8(1) Taxi
(a) A Taxi is the only category of a Vehicle for Hire that can be hailed.
(b) Can be hired from identified taxi ranks.
(c) Payment via cash, provision of debit and credit optional.
(d) A taxi driver can only reject a customer (fare) or terminate the ride for reason of safety or
suspect damage to property.
(e) Customer (fare) can reject a taxi without reason.
(f) Displayed in view of each passenger
a. Current Fare Schedule
b. The process by which a complaint can be made
c. The process by which property left behind by a passenger can be returned.
(g) Installed a certified meter which measured time, distance, or both.
(h) A light on the exterior of the vehicle that turns off when the meter is operating.
(i) A taxi licence is held in perpetuity providing the fees are maintained and can be sold or
transferred at the taxi holder licence discretion.
(j) Drivers must take the most economical route to the passenger's destination unless otherwise
directed by the passenger and provide reasonable assistance to any passenger as requested
or required in, he circumstances.
(k) Must not charge fares other than in accordance with the Fare Schedule C.
8(2) Limousine
(a) A limousine can not be hailed.
(b) A limousine can be hired from an identified taxi rank.
(c) Payment via cash, provision of debit and credit optional.
(d) A limousine can reject a customer (fare).
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(e) A limousine must indicate upfront pricing.
8(3) PTP
(a) A PTP can not be hailed.
(b) A PTP can not be picked up from taxi ranks.
(c) A PTP driver can reject customer (fare).
(d) A PTP can only be ordered and paid for via an app
a. App must provide driver's name
b. App must provide Photo of Driver
c. App must provide photo of car
d. App must provide previous customer ratings of driver and vehicle
e. App must indicate upfront pricing for journey
f. App must provide for the payment platform
g. App must provide customer to reject driver provided and next driver available
automatically provided
h. App to provide customer the ability to specifically request driver that is on duty.
Numbers of Vehicles for hire
9(1) The number of taxi licences issued will be set by the Town of Carman from time to time via a formula
and identified in Schedule B.
9(2) No limit on the number of PTP or limousines licences issued.
9(3) If the number of vehicles for hire are reduced, a licence will not be removed, rather no new licences
will be issued until the quota is met.
9(4) An increase in the number of Taxi licences, the Town of Carman will initially auction the additional
licences and sell to the highest bidder.
Transitional arrangements
10(1) A taxi licence issued under the taxicab act, will automatically transition to a taxi licence under this
by-law upon payment of prescribed fees.
Enforcement of By-Law provisions (Penalties)
11(1) in accordance with the By-law Enforcement Act By-law of the Town of Carman, contained in
Schedule D of this by-law are penalties for contravention of this by-law, and so scheduled in the By-Law
Enforcement Act By-Law.
Vehicle for Hire Commission/Council
12(1) The elected members of the Town of Carman form the Council when required will convene as the
Council, to review any applications submitted.
12(2) Any decision made by the Council in relation to the Vehicle for Hire By-Law may be appealed to
the Council. See Schedule H.
12(3) The Council can rule on any point by applying the By-Law.
12(5) If because of an appeal the Council believes that the By-Law needs amendments, the Council may
make such changes.
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12(6) The Council may defer a decision, suspend a hearing until a later date to allow further evidence to
be gathered.
12(7) Once the Council has made its decision it is final, and no appeal may be taken in respect of that
decision.
THAT By-Law No. 23/2063 be repealed.
DONE AND PASSED as a by-law of the Town of Carman, in the Province of Manitoba, this 2nd day of
December, 2025.
TOWN OF CARMAN
Brent Owen, Mayor
Susan Stein, Chief Administrative
Officer
Read a first time this 21st day of November 2025
Read a second time this 2nd day of December 2025
Read a third time this 2nd day of December 2025
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Schedule A
Exemptions
The following are exempt from the Vehicle for Hire By-Law
1. Boyne Lodge Handi van
2. Carman Handi van
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Schedule B
Number of Taxi Licences Issued
Formula for numbers of Vehicles for Hire
Category
Limousine - unlimited
PTP - Unlimited
Taxi - unlimited
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Schedule C
Fare Schedule
Vehicles for Hire
Maximum Fare Schedule - Taxi Vehicles
This maximum fare schedule sets out the maximum fare rates to be charged by taxi vehicles.
The meter on a taxi vehicle must always be on when transportation service is being delivered.
Limousine and PTP vehicle rates are not regulated but must be posted and agreed to in
advance.
Category
Basic Charge
Each Additional
Each minute
Stop
of waiting time
Curb to Curb Service
Taxicabs (Standard & Accessible)
$9.00
$3.00
$0.50
Van
$10.00
$3.00
$0.50
Handi Van
$15.00
$5.00
$2.30-$2.50/km
Ride Share - Winkler - Morden - Carman
Up to 5 people
$16.00 per trip
Flat Rate Fares (4 persons)
From Carman - $2.30 per km
maximum
To
$170
Altona
$240
Emerson
$425
Brandon
$80
Boundary Trails Hospital
$145
Darlingford
$188
La Riviere
$164
Manitou
$73
Miami
$98
Morden
$140
Morris
$160
Portage la Prairie
$119
Plum Coulee
$45
Roland
$93
Winkler
$45
Thornhill
$93
Winkler
$195
Winnipeg
Other charges - Cleaning Fee
$50.00
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Schedule D
Penalties
Vehicle for Hire By-law
Administrative Penalty
Provision
Contravention
Penalty ($)
s.4(1)
Provide transportation services without a license
500
s.4(2)
Vehicle not licenced and used for transportation services
1,000
s.6(1) (a)
Insurances and or registration not valid
1,000
s.6(1) (b)
Failure to undergo prescribed inspection
1,000
s.6(1) (c)
Failure to maintain in good condition
500
s.6(1) (d)
Other than owner of vehicle operating PTP vehicle
1,000
s.6(1) (e)
Failure to display By-Law License appropriately
500
s.6(1) (f)
Operating a part time vehicle license in excess 5/7
1,000
s.6(1) (g)
Failure to install winter tires
1,000
s.7(1) (a)
Failure of having correct drivers license
500
s.7(2)
Failure to notify Town of Carman of ineligibility to hold licence
1,000
s.7(3)
Individual driving a Vehicle for Hire without appropriate licenses
500
s.7(4) (e)
More that allowed number of drivers operating
500
s.8(1) (c)
Failure to provide all forms of payment
500
s.8(1) (f) a
Failure to display current fare schedule
500
s.8(1) (f) b
Failure to display complaint process
500
s.8(1) (f) c
Failure to display process to claim property left in taxi
500
s.8(1) (g)
Failure to have a certified meter in accordance with By-Law
1,000
s.8(1) (h)
External light inoperable in accordance with By-Law
500
s.8(1) (j)
Failure to take the most economical route
1,000
s.8(1) (k)
Charging more that the schedule fare allows
1,000
s.8(2) (a)
Limousine accepting a fare from being hailed
500
s.8(2) (c)
Failure to provide all forms of payment
500
s.8(2)(e)
Failure to provide upfront pricing
500
s.8(3) (a)
PTP accepting fare from being hailed
500
s.8(3) (b)
PTP accepting fare from taxi ranks
500
s.8(3) (d)
Failure to comply with App conditions of hire
500
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Schedule E
Vehicle for Hire Fees
Note Frequency
2022
Endorsed Drivers Licence Fees
Annual
$ 90.00
Drivers Licence Fee
Annual
$ 50.00
Vehicle Licence Fee
(full time)
1
Annual
$200.00
(Part time)
2
Annual
$ 90.00
Other fees
Vehicle License Transfer fee
$200.00
Late Payment fee - Vehicle License
$300.00
Late Payment fee - Driving License
$ 40.00
Notes
1 - Vehicles to be used 24/7 every day of the year
2 - Vehicle must be used less than 5/7 every day of the year, owner must stipulate the hours of
operation which will become a license condition on that vehicle.
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Schedule F
TOWN OF CARMAN
DRIVER'S OF VEHICLE FOR HIRE LICENCE APPLICATION
Driver Type
Taxi Driver
Accessible
Standard
Limousine Driver
Personal Transportation
Provider
Accessible
Standard
Applicant Information
Name (Last Name)
First Name
Middle Name
Date of Birth(dd/mm/yy)
Home Address
City
Postal Code
Phone
Home
Cell
Email
Driver's License#
Classification
1 2 3 4 5
Legally Entitled to Work in Canada?
Yes No
Required Documentation
All applicants must provide copies of the following documents with the completed application form:
All Drivers
A valid Provincial Driver's License (applicable to the use of the vehicle being driven);
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) indicating the applicant has not been convicted within the
previous 10 years of a relevant criminal offence unless a record suspension (pardon) has been issued in respect of that
offence;
Documentation indicating the applicant has not been convicted within the previous 10 years of a major driving offence;
Child Abuse Registry Check indicating the applicant is not registered on the Child Abuse Registry;
Document satisfactory to the town indicating that the individual has provided consent;
a)
For the town to have access to his or her personal information maintained by Manitoba Public Insurance, the
RCMP, and the body responsible for maintaining the Child Abuse Registry for the purposes of administering and
enforcing this By-law; and
Proof that the applicant has completed the required training and that the applicant has the skills and knowledge
reasonably considered necessary to provide the services exclusive to Vehicle for Hire drivers.
Accessible Taxis & Personal Transportation Providers
In addition to the required documents above, copies of the following documents are required for applications for drivers of
accessible vehicles:
Documentation indicating that the applicant has completed the required training with respect to transportation service
for individuals who use a wheelchair, or similar device which can accommodate a seated individual, and who cannot self-
transfer; or
Documentation indicating the applicant demonstrates the skills and knowledge reasonably considered to be necessary
to provide services to individuals who use a wheelchair, or similar device which can accommodate a seated individual, and
who cannot self-transfer.
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Consent for Collection and Use of Personal Information
I understand that by signing below, I am providing the Town of Carman with my explicit consent to collect, use and disclose
the personal information provided within this application, and the information provided by third parties as described below,
for the purposes of determining initial eligibility for a taxi driver's license and to monitor my ongoing eligibility to operate
under this by-law.
I hereby authorize Manitoba Public Insurance to disclose to the Town of Carman all licence, accident, registration, and vehicle
information necessary for the above purposes until such time as I notify Manitoba Public Insurance, in writing, to revoke this
authorization.
I hereby authorize the Province of Manitoba to disclose to the Town of Carman my Child Abuse Registry Check results as
necessary for the above purposes until such time as I notify the Province of Manitoba, in writing, to revoke this authorization.
I hereby authorize all law enforcement agencies (including RCMP) to disclose to the Town of Carman my Criminal Records
Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS), and other information, as required for the above purposes until such time as I
notify, in writing, applicable law enforcement agencies.
Any personal information collected or obtained through third parties is done so under the authority of The Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Vehicles for Hire By-Law and is protected by the Protection of
Privacy provisions of FIPPA. This information will be used for the purposes stated above,M and will not be used or disclosed
for any other purposes, except as authorized by the law. If you have any questions about the collection of this information,
contact the CAO at 204-822-4434.
Applicant Signature
Date
Office Use Only
Approved by
Payment
Method
License #
Name:
Signature:
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(Town of Carman - for office use only)
Driver interviewed: Yes, No Date ___________________
Driver Recommended Driver Not recommended _________
Remarks _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
Date
CAO or Designated Officer
LICENSE SECTION
Approved _______________________
Not Approved ________________________
Receipt Number
Driver's Permit No. _____________________
Date
License Inspector
This personal information is being collected under the authority of Town of Carman By-law No. 22/2058 and will be used for issuance
of Taxicab Driver's permits.
It is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any
questions about the collection, contact the CAO, Town of Carman, 12-2nd Ave SW, Carman, 204-745-2443.
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Schedule G
TOWN OF CARMAN
VEHICLE FOR HIRE LICENSE APPLICATION
Application Information
Name
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Home Address
City
Postal Code
Phone
Home
Cell
Email
Driver's Licence #
Owners Date of Birth
Owner's S.I.N.
Vehicle Information
Standard
Accessible
License Plate#
Make
Model
Year
Seating Capacity
Colour
VIN#
Date of Safety Inspection
Are you the registered owner?
Yes No
Equipment
Check the box next to all equipment that has been
equipped in the vehicle
Driver Safety Shield
Operating In-Vehicle
Camera
Global Positioning
Emergency Strobe Light
System
Certified Meter
Exterior Light (indicates
when meter is in
operation
Full Time Vehicle
(Operates more than
5 of 7 days a week)
Part Time Vehicle
(Operates less than 5 days
a week)
Business Information
Operating Name:
Address
City
Postal Code
Contact
Phone
Fax
Email
Address
Town of Carman
By-law 22/2058
NOTE: A business license will authorize you to conduct business in the Town of Carman only and Provincial or Federal Licenses may also be required.
Separate regulations may apply to the location of business within the Town of Carman. I have been provided a copy of the Town of Carman Vehicle
for Hire By-law and acknowledge that it may be amended from time to time.
Required Documentation
All applicants must provide copies of the following documents with the completed application form:
All Taxis
Safety inspection certificates applicable to the vehicle under The Drivers and Vehicles Act, C.C.S.M.
c. D104, within 30 days prior to the application for registration;
Inspection certificates applicable to the taxi meter and video camera installed in the vehicle;
Proof of Ownership (if the applicant is the owner) or a letterhead from the owner stating the applicant can purchase
the permit on behalf of the owner
Manitoba Public Insurance registration and insurance documents indicating the vehicle is insured as a vehicle for
hire.
Accessible Taxis
In addition to the required documents above, copies of the following documents are required:
Evidence that the vehicle is constructed and equipped to permit the loading, transportation and
off-loading of individuals who use a wheelchair, or similar device which can accommodate a seated individual, and
who cannot self-transfer.
Corporation (if applicable)
In addition to the documents required above, a corporation must provide the following:
A copy of its incorporating documents;
A certificate of Status issued by the Companies Office;
A list of the members of its board of directors;
Partnership (if applicable)
In addition to the documents required above, a partnership must provide the following:
The names and addresses of each member of the partnership;
The business name under which it operates and proof of the registration of its business name;
Consent for Collection and Use of Personal Information
I understand that by signing below, I am providing the Town of Carman with my explicit consent to collect, use and disclose the personal
information provided within this application, and the information provided by third parties as described below, for the purposes of determining
initial eligibility for a Vehicle for Hire Licence to monitor my ongoing eligibility to operate under this by-law.
I hereby authorize Manitoba Public Insurance to disclose to the Town of Carman all licence, accident, registration, and vehicle information
necessary for the above purposes until such time as I notify Manitoba Public Insurance, in writing, to revoke this authorization.
Any personal information collected or obtained through third parties is done so under the authority of The Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Vehicles for Hire By-Law and is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of FIPPA. This
information will be used for the purposes stated above and will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes, except as authorized by law. If
you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the CAO at 204-745-2443.
Applicant Signature Date
Approved by
Payment Method
License #
Name:
Signature:
Office Use Only
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Schedule H
IN THE MATTER of the Vehicle for Hire By-law No. 2093 of The Town of Carman.
NOTICE OF APPEAL
TO:
CAO
Town of Carman
Box 160
Carman MB R0G 0J0
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I wish to appeal to the Council the action of the Administration to:
refuse to issue or renew/suspend or cancel
a Business License Certificate, a Vehicle for Hire Licence, or a Vehicle for Hire Driver Licence
on the day of A.D. 20
My reasons for appealing are:
Dated at Carman, Manitoba this day of A.D. 20 .
_________________________________________
Signature of Appellant
_________________________________________
Name of Appellant (please print)
__________________________________________
Address