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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BANCROFT
BY-LAW NO. 74-2025
Being a By-Law to Regulate, Govern and
Licence Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs
and Limousines in the Town of Bancroft.
WHEREAS Section 151 (1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, provides that a
Municipality may provide for a system of licences with respect to a business and may
prohibit the carrying on or engaging in the business without a licence. It further provides
that a Municipality may refuse to grant a licence or may revoke or suspend a licence;
AND WHEREAS Section 151 (1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, provides a
municipality may: impose conditions as a requirement of obtaining, continuing to hold or
renewing a licence, including special conditions, as a requirement of continuing to hold a
licence at any time during the term of the licence; and to licence regulate or govern real and
personal property used for the business and the persons carrying it on or engaged in it;
AND WHEREAS Section 156 (1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, provides a
municipality may establish the rates or fares to be charged for the conveyance of property
or passengers either wholly within the municipality or to any point outside the municipality;
provide for the collection of rates or fares charged for the conveyance; and limit the number
of Taxicabs or any class of them;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to provide a By-Law governing, regulating, and
licensing taxicabs and limousines for the purposes of public safety.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the
Town of Bancroft enacts as follows:
1.0 DEFINITIONS
"Applicant" means a person applying for a licence, or renewal of a licence or a person
whose licence is being considered for revocation or suspension pursuant to this By-Law.
"AODA" means or references the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as it
may be amended, from time to time.
"By-Law Enforcement Officer" means any person appointed by the Town to enforce its
By-Laws.
"Clerk" means the person appointed by By-Law of the Town of Bancroft as the Municipal
Clerk, and their Deputies and designates.
"Council" means the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Bancroft.
"Driver's Abstract" means an Ontario Ministry of Transportation Driver Record Search
indicating any and/or the number of demerit points and types of offences in the previous
three years.
"Fare" means the amount charged for a trip regardless of the number of persons, together
with any additional charges allowed pursuant to this By-Law.
"Licence" means a licence to operate a taxicab or limousine pursuant to this By-Law.
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"Licencee" means the recipient of any licence required within this By-Law.
"Licensed" means licensed under this By-Law and not in breach of the provisions hereof.
"Limousine" means a motor vehicle kept or soley used for hire for the conveyance of
passengers by reservation only and solely on an hourly basis, which has seating for no more
than the manufacturers specified number of passengers and a sufficient number of seatbelts
for each driver and passenger, is not equipped with a Taxicab Meter and shall not include a
taxicab.
"Owner" means any person owning a Taxicab or Limousine or Taxicabs or Limousines
licensed as such or required to be licensed as such under this By-Law and includes a
person having the possession or control of a Taxicab or Limousine under a conditional sale
agreement, rental, leasing agreement or other arrangement.
"Owner's Plate" means a metal plate, plastic plate or laminated sticker issued to a
Taxicab or Limousine Owner containing the assigned and registered number.
"Passenger" means any person other than the Taxi Driver who is seated or otherwise
situated within a Taxicab or Limousine.
"Person" shall include a natural individual and their heirs, executors, administrators or
other legally appointed representatives, a corporation, partnership, or other form of
business association.
"Criminal Record Check" means the documentation from a Police Records Search and
Vulnerable Sector Screening performed by the local police service.
"Provincial Offences Officer" means a person appointed as such by Council pursuant to the
authority of the Provincial Offences Act and shall also include a police officer.
"Safety Standard Certificate" means a safety standard certificate issued pursuant to the
Highway Traffic Act and Regulations for a specific vehicle, which attests to the
mechanical fitness of such vehicle, signed by a registered mechanic who is not the
Owner or employed by the Owner of the Taxicab or Limousine.
"Tariff Card" means the card issued by the Clerk showing the tariffs for
Fares as set forth in Schedule "B" of this By-Law.
"Taxicab" or "Taxi" means a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, other
than a carpool vehicle, having a seating capacity of not more than six persons, exclusive
of the driver, hired for one specific trip for the transportation exclusively of one person or
group of persons, one fare or charge only being collected or made for the trip, that is
licensed as a taxicab by a municipality and shall not include a Limousine.
"Taxi Driver" means a taxicab or limousine driver licensed or required to be licensed under
this By-Law and shall include owners and operators.
"Taxicab Meter" means a device or instrument affixed to a Taxicab which measures
mechanically or electronically, the distance driven and the time waiting upon which the fare
is based that computes the amount of the fare chargeable for any trip for which a fare is
chargeable.
"Trip" means the distance and time traveled or estimated to be traveled, measured from
the time and location where the passenger/s or goods entered the Taxicab or Limousine
to the time and location where the passenger/s or goods reached their destination, and
left the Taxicab or Limousine.
"Trip Sheet" means the written record of the details of each trip as recorded by the taxi
Driver.
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2.0 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Administration
2.1.1 Administration of this By-Law shall be the responsibility of the Clerk who is
hereby authorized to issue Licences in accordance with the provisions of this
By-Law.
2.1.2 The Clerk shall keep appropriate records of all Licences issued and retain
these records in accordance with any Retention By-Law(s) or policies as
applicable.
2.1.3 The Clerk is responsible for reviewing and responding to any complaints or
non-compliance issues in respect to this By-Law.
2.1.4 The Clerk is authorized to delegate all or a portion of their responsibilities.
2.2 General Licensing Requirements
2.2.1 All Taxicab or Limousine Owners and Taxi Drivers in the Town of Bancroft shall
hold a valid Taxicab or Limousine Licence issued by the Municipality.
2.2.2 No Owner shall operate or permit operation of a Taxicab or Limousine, or accept
calls in any manner for Taxicabs or Limousine within the Town of Bancroft,
unless that Owner holds a valid Taxicab or Limousine Licence
2.2.3 No licence shall be required for the operation of a Taxicab or Limousine
provided such Taxicab or Limousine holds a valid licence from another
municipality and is operating for the sole purpose of discharging a passenger
who was picked up outside the boundaries of the Town of Bancroft or is under
contract with a school board, or government agency.
2.2.4 Licences shall not be leased, subleased, transferred, assigned or used by any
person other than the licencee.
2.2.5 The term of each Licence shall, unless otherwise expressed on the Licence, be
valid from the date it is issued or renewed until, and including, the 31st day of
December of the same year, unless said Licence is suspended, revoked,
amended, or voluntarily relinquished to the Clerk sooner.
2.2.6 Every application for a renewal of any Licence issued pursuant to this By-Law
shall be delivered to the Clerk, in person, by November 30th prior to the Licence
expiring. When an application for renewal of a Licence is delivered to the Clerk
or their designate after the expiry date of the licence, the applicant shall submit
an application as a new applicant.
2.2.7 No person shall be licensed as a Taxicab or Limousine Owner or Driver unless they:
i.
are a citizen of Canada, or are legally able to work in Canada;
ii.
hold a valid Driver's Licence issued by the Province of Ontario which
permits the operation of a passenger vehicle;
iii.
provide a completed application in the form required by the Clerk;
iv.
pay the prescribed licence fee to the Clerk as set out in Schedule "B";
v.
and otherwise agree to comply with all provisions of this By-Law.
2.2.8 The Clerk may require an applicant to provide additional information, which at
their discretion is deemed relevant to the application.
2.2.9 Submission of the required fees and completed application does not entitle the
applicant to a licence. The applicant shall not operate prior to obtaining an
approved licence and plate.
2.2.10 No Person who holds a Licence shall discriminate against any person because
of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status,
family status, disability or otherwise contravene the Human Rights Code.
2.3 Notice of Change of Information
2.3.1 If contact information for the Licencee changes during the term of the Licence
issuance period, as denoted on the licence, the updated contact information
shall be provided to the Clerk within five (5) business days.
2.3.2 If updated information is not provided in a timely manner, the Clerk may choose to
revoke or suspend the licence.
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3.0 TAXICAB OR LIMOUSINE OWNER REGULATIONS
3.1 Taxicab or Limousine Owner Licence Application
3.1.1 At the time of submission, the following must be provided:
i. a completed application form as provided in Schedule "D";
ii. the current Ontario Ministry of Transportation passenger motor vehicle
ownership permit in the applicant's name for the vehicle or vehicles to be
Licensed, or a copy of a lease agreement showing the applicant as lessee
of the vehicle or vehicles to be licensed;
iii. a Safety Standards Certificate issued within 36 days of the date of the
application for the vehicle or vehicles to be licenced;
iv. a current Ontario Standards Automobile Insurance Policy to show the
vehicle or vehicle to be licensed are insured;
v. a valid Certificate of Insurance which shows compliance with the provisions of
this By-Law;
vi. an Ontario Criminal Records Check (CRC) including Vulnerable Sector
Check for the applicant which shall be obtained by the Applicant at their
own expense;
vii. a valid Liquor Delivery Licence, if applicable;
viii. the prescribed licence fees payment in full;
ix. in addition to the provisions of this section, the vehicle to be used shall be
inspected to ensure compliance with this By-Law prior to issuance of the
licence. This inspection shall not serve as a replacement or an addition to a
Vehicle Safety Standard Inspection; and
x. Two (2) identical, unaltered passport photos.
3.1.2 Two licences are governed by this document, the Owner's Licence and the Taxi
Driver's Licence. The Owner's Licence is required for each vehicle owned for
use as a Taxicab or Limousine. The Taxi Driver's Licence is required for each
individual Driver who intends to operate a licensed Taxicab or Limousine.
3.1.3 When an Owner disposes of a Taxicab or Limousine and acquires a
replacement vehicle, the Owner shall submit to inspection and provide the
updated documentation required under Section 3.1.1 (ii, iii, iv, v & ix) of this By-
Law for the new vehicle for an Owner's Licence. Further, they shall attend the
Municipal Office to return the Owner's Plate and to have the Owner's Licence
amended to reflect the change.
3.1.4 Up-to-date and valid documents shall be provided to the Clerk. If any
document noted in Section 3.1.1 ceases to be valid and is replaced by any
other document, it shall be provided within five (5) business days, this
provision excludes Section 3.1.1 (i, iii, viii, ix and x).
3.2 Number of Owner Licences
3.2.1 The total number of Owner's to be licensed in any single year shall be limited to two
(2), while the total number of drivers to be licensed in any single year shall be limited
to fourteen (14).
3.2.2 There shall be not more than eight (8) vehicles to be operated as taxicabs and
four (4) vehicles to be operated as limousines in total in the Town of Bancroft.
3.2.3 No more than four taxicab licences and two limousine licences shall be issued to
any one owner in any given year.
3.2.4 All renewal requests shall be prioritized and issued prior to any new licence.
New licences shall be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
3.3 Taxicab or Limousine Owner Licence General Provisions
3.3.1 Owners shall keep the original Ontario Ministry of Transportation
passenger motor vehicle ownership permit issued for that Taxicab or Limousine
in their vehicle at all times.
3.3.2 Owners shall keep a copy of their current Ontario Standards
Automobile Insurance Policy in the vehicle.
3.3.3 Owners shall be responsible for ensuring that only those persons who hold
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a valid Taxi Driver's Licence in the Town of Bancroft operate the vehicles they
licence.
3.3.4 All licensed taxicabs or limousines shall have the following:
i. a current Owner's Plate firmly attached in a clearly visible location on the
outside of the vehicle
ii. the current Schedule "B" Tariff & Fees Card in a clearly visible location inside
the vehicle
iii. the current Owner's Licence
3.3.5 No owner or driver shall operate a taxicab in the Town of Bancroft
without being equipped with an electronically illuminated sign which is securely
attached to the top of the taxicab indicating that the vehicle is a Taxicab and
showing the name and telephone number of the Owner of the Licenced
Taxicab.
3.3.6 No owner or driver shall operate a taxicab in the Town of Bancroft
without being equipped with an illuminated Taxi Meter positioned in plain view
of the passengers, with a flag or light to indicate when it is engaged. The rates
used by the taxi meter shall be those prescribed in Schedule "B".
3.3.7 The owner shall repair any mechanical defect in the Taxicab or Limousine
within a reasonable time to maintain the safe operation of the vehicle.
3.3.8 The owner shall clearly display the business name on the exterior of the
taxicab. A owner may display the business name on the exterior of the
limousine.
3.3.9 The owner shall keep a daily Trip Sheet showing the following information, for
each Taxicab or Limousine:
i. the Provincial Motor Vehicle Permit Number for the Taxicab or Limousine;
ii. the name of the Taxi Driver(s);
iii. a record of all trips made by the Taxicab or Limousine that day;
iv. the date, time, and location of the beginning and the termination of each
trip; and
v. the amount of the fare collected for each trip; and
vi. retain all Trip Sheets for at least twelve (12) months and make them
available for inspection at the request of the Clerk, their designate, or
Provincial Offences Officer.
3.4 Prohibited Taxicab or Limousine Owner Actions
3.4.1 Owners shall not permit a Taxicab or Limousine to be operated with mechanical
defects of which the Owner is aware.
3.4.2 Owners shall not affix, nor permit any person to affix, an Owner's Plate to any
vehicles except the vehicle for which it was issued.
3.4.3 Owners shall not permit Taxicabs or Limousine for which they hold a licence to be
operated if the vehicle, including the interior, is in poor repair, dirty, unsanitary,
significantly rusted, or has exterior body damage.
3.5 Inspections
3.5.1 The Clerk or their designate may request an inspection at any time, with or
without cause. Upon receipt of a Notice to Inspect the Owner or a Driver shall
attend the appointed time and location.
3.5.2 After an inspection, the Clerk or their Designate may request in writing a valid
Safety Standard Certificate attesting to the mechanical fitness of the vehicle.
3.6 Transportation of Children to and from School
3.6.1 A Taxi Driver shall not permit a child to stand in the Taxicab while it is in
motion.
3.6.2 A Taxi Driver must not operate a Taxicab unless every child is secured with a
seatbelt.
3.6.3 All Taxicab vehicles shall affix a sign not less than 11" by 14" in size which
clearly displays the wording "School Vehicle" in black lettering on a white or
yellow background when actively engaged in transporting children to or from
school.
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4.0TAXI DRIVER REGULATIONS
4.1 Taxi Driver Licence Application
4.1.1 At the time of submission, the following must be provided:
i. a completed application form as provided in Schedule D;
ii. a valid Ontario Driver's Licence which permits the operation of a
passenger vehicle;
iii. an Ontario Criminal Records Check (CRC) for the applicant which shall be
obtained by the Applicant at their own expense in accordance with
Schedule "A"
iv. a current Driver's Abstract which shall be obtained by the applicant at their
own expense in accordance with Schedule "A";
v. in the case of renewal applications only, the applicant shall provide a
commissioned affidavit declaring there are no active charges on their
Driver's Record at the time of the annual renewal.
vi. Two (2) identical, unaltered passport photos
4.2 Taxi Driver Licence General Provisions
4.2.1 All Licensed Taxi Drivers shall ensure that all items as listed in Section
3.3.4 are visible as required, present, in working-order as applicable, and
have not been tampered with.
4.2.2 All Licensed Taxi Drivers shall carry a valid Ontario Driver's Licence at all times
when operating a Taxicab or Limousine
4.2.3 Drivers may refuse to serve any person who:
(i)
is threatening or disorderly;
(ii)
refuses to give a destination;
(iii)
is in possession of an animal, other than a service animal
(iv)
is eating or drinking any food or beverage;
(v)
has not paid a previous fare; or is, in the opinion of the Driver, unable or
unwilling to pay the fare and has been unable to satisfy the Driver that he
has the funds to pay the fare;
(vi)
refuses to extinguish smoking materials;
(vii)
is in possession of any illegal or toxic substances;
(viii)
has in their possession any weapons or devices that may cause bodily
harm in the opinion of the Driver; and/or
(ix)
wants to be driven to a remote or isolated location;
4.2.4 Drivers shall not operate a taxicab or Limousine if the vehicle, including the
interior, is in poor repair, dirty, unsanitary, significantly rusted, or has exterior
body damage.
4.2.5 Drivers shall drive the Taxicab in the most direct travelled route to the point of
the destination unless otherwise directed by the passenger or unless deemed
the safest route by the Driver.
4.2.6 Drivers shall levy fares in accordance with Schedule "B".
4.2.7 Drivers shall issue a receipt for the fare to the passenger when one is requested.
4.2.8 All Drivers operating in the Town of Bancroft shall allow a Provincial Offences
Officer to examine the vehicle and licence, when requested, to ensure that
they are conforming to all sections of this By-law.
4.3 Prohibited Taxi Driver Actions
4.3.1 Taxi Drivers shall not carry liquor, wine or beer in any Taxicab or Limousine at any
time provided that this paragraph shall not be intended to exclude the carrying of
the liquor, wine or beer of any passenger in the Taxicab or Limousine or as
otherwise permitted by a valid "Liquor Delivery Service Licence" obtained from the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
4.3.2 Taxi Drivers shall not smoke, or permit anyone to smoke, any pipe, cigar,
cigarette, or any nicotine product, in any Taxicab or Limousine.
4.3.3 Taxi Drivers shall not carry any passenger, other than paying passengers, while
the vehicle is being used as a Taxicab or Limousine or while on duty, or carry
in a Taxicab or Limousine a greater number of passengers than is
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set out in the vehicle manufacturer's rating of seating capacity for such vehicle.
4.3.4 Taxi Drivers shall not obstruct or interfere in any way with the normal use of the
Taxicab stand or interfere with the surrounding traffic including parking in any
signed and/or prohibited 'no parking' or 'no stopping' zones.
4.3.5 Driving a Taxicab or Limousine with luggage or any object placed in, hung on, or
attached to the vehicle in such a manner as will obstruct the Driver's view of the
highway is strictly prohibited.
4.3.6 Taxi Drivers shall not take, consume, or have in the Driver's possession any
alcohol, drugs, or intoxicants while they are in charge of a Taxicab or Limousine.
This shall result in revocation of their Taxi Drivers Licence immediately and
indefinitely.
4.3.7 Taxi Drivers shall not engage in soliciting their passengers for any purpose
whatsoever.
4.3.8 Taxi Drivers shall not be required to provide change for any note larger than fifty
(50) dollars unless the Fare is at least one-half (½) of the value of the note.
4.3.9 Taxi Drivers shall not charge any fare for the time elapsed due to early arrival of the
Taxicab in response to a call for the vehicle to arrive at a fixed time.
5.0 INSURANCE
5.1 Requirement to Hold Insurance
5.1.1 A licensed Owner shall hold at all times, and further shall provide proof of,
current and valid Ontario standard automobile insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000.00 per occurrence (exclusive of interest and costs) against loss or
damage resulting in bodily injury to or the death of one or more persons, or from
loss or damage to property resulting from any one incident; and the said policy
shall make provision for passenger hazard in an amount of not less than
$2,000,000.00.
5.1.2 The insurance policy shall clearly acknowledge that the vehicle is being used for
purposes of a Taxicab or Limousine and shall include all necessary coverages as
are reasonable for the transportation of persons and/or property.
5.1.3 When a Licensed Owner ceases to hold a current and valid insurance policy, as
described in 5.1.1, the Licence shall be deemed to be suspended as of the date of
cessation of insurance.
5.2 Cessation of Insurance
5.2.1 When a Licence is suspended due to invalid insurance, whether through
cancellation by the policy holder, or insurance company, the Owner shall
immediately remove and return the Owner's Plate to the Municipal Office.
5.2.2 All insurance renewal policies or certificates of insurance shall be filed with the
Clerk five (5) days prior to the expiry date of the current insurance policy.
6.0 REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF LICENCE
6.1 Clerk's Right to Revoke, Cancel or Suspend a Licence
6.1.1 The Clerk may revoke, suspend, cancel or refuse to issue or renew a licence where
the Clerk believes there has been a breach or lack of compliance with any provision
in this By-Law, or any other law as it may apply.
6.1.2 In the event any of the documents required in section 2.2.7 or section 3.1.1, as
applicable to each type of licence, become suspended, cancelled, or otherwise
invalid the Licence as issued by the Clerk shall be suspended immediately.
6.1.3 A Licence in suspension shall be cancelled without any refund of licence fees,
after 60 days, unless otherwise determined by the Clerk, or their designate.
6.1.4 Notice of a Decision to Revoke, Cancel or Refusal to Issue/Renew shall be
provided to the Applicant by registered mail.
6.2 Surrender of a Licence
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6.2.1 When a licence issued under this By-Law has been suspended, cancelled, or
revoked, the holder of the Licence shall return their Licence, and if applicable,
their Owner Plate, to the Clerk within five (5) business days of receipt.
6.2.2 Upon failure to renew a Licence, or in the event of revocation, cancellation, or
suspension, the Licencee shall not refuse to deliver, obstruct, or prevent the By-
Law Enforcement Officer from obtaining the Licence or Owner Plate.
7.0 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
7.1 Compliance with Accessibility Requirements
7.1.1 All Licencee's shall comply with any Accessibility Policies as enacted by the Town of
Bancroft.
7.1.2 Taxicab or Limousine Owners and Drivers shall not:
i.
charge a higher fee or additional fee for persons with disabilities than a person
without a disability for the same service provided;
ii.
charge a fee for the storage or transportation of mobility aids or mobility
devices.
7.1.3 All signage used in and on the taxicab or limousine shall comply with AODA
regulations as set out by the Province of Ontario.
7.1.4 Vehicle registration and identification information shall be provided in an
accessible format for persons with disabilities who may use taxicab or limousine
services and includes the ability to provide information in large print format and
braille.
7.1.5 It is the responsibility of the Taxicab or Limousine Owners and Drivers to maintain
their compliance with accessibility standards as they may be enacted by the Town
of Bancroft or through AODA legislature.
7.1.6 Contravention of AODA requirement is cause for immediate revocation of all
licences issued to Owners and Drivers.
8.0 SCHEDULES
8.1 All schedules referred to in this By-Law and attached hereto are deemed to be part of
this By-Law.
9.0 ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
9.1 This By-Law shall be enforced by the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer or their
designate.
10.0 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
10.1 An Officer who finds that a person has contravened any provision of this By-Law
may issue a penalty notice addressed to that person.
10.2 Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law, upon issuance of a
penalty notice pursuant to Section 5 of the Administrative Penalty System By-Law
93-2022, shall be liable to pay to the Municipality an administrative penalty as set
out in Schedule "C"
10.3 The penalty notice shall be given to the person to whom or to which it is addressed as
soon as reasonably practicable and shall include the following information:
i.
Particulars of the contravention, including to which property it applies;
ii.
The amount of the administrative penalty; and
iii.
A statement advising that an administrative penalty will constitute a debt to the
Municipality.
10.4 A person who has been issued a penalty notice shall pay the administrative penalty
within fifteen (15) days from the date the notice was issued.
10.5 An administrative penalty that is deemed to be confirmed constitutes a debt to the
Municipality and may be added to the tax roll of the owner's property.
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11.0 SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS
11.1
The Municipality may serve any document under this By-Law, including but not
limited to a penalty notice, personally to the person named on the notice, by
registered or regular mail addressed to the person to whom the document is to be
given at the person's last known address.
11.2
Service by registered or regular mail under subsection 10.1 shall be deemed to
have been made on the fifth day after the day of mailing.
11.3
A person's last known address includes the address provided by the person to the
Municipality as identified in the property tax file.
12.0 OFFENCE & PENALTY PROVISIONS
12.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law is guilty of an offence
and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33, as amended.
12.2
If this By-Law is contravened and a conviction entered, the court in which the
conviction has been entered and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter may, in
addition to any other remedy and to any penalty that is imposed, make an order
prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted.
13.0 SEVERABILITY
13.1
If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section of this
By-Law to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be construed as having
persuaded or influenced Council to pass the remainder of the By-Law and it is hereby
declared that the remainder of the By-Law shall be valid and shall remain in force.
14.0 SHORT TITLE
14.1. This By-Law shall be referred to as the "Taxi By-Law"
15.0 INTERPRETATION
15.1. Any reference in this By-Law to any statutes, regulations or By-Laws shall be deemed
to be a reference to such statutes, regulations, or By-Laws, as amended, restated, or
replaced from time to time.
16.0 GENDER
16.1 In this By-Law any words imparting the masculine gender shall include the feminine
gender and neutral gender and vice versa and words imparting the singular shall include
the plural where the context requires.
17.0 HEADINGS
17.1 The headings used in this By-Law are included solely for the convenience of reference
and are not to be considered part of this By-Law and are not intended to be full or
accurate descriptions of the contents of any section, clause or provision of this By-Law.
18.0 EFFECTIVE DATE
THAT this By-Law is enacted upon the third and final reading hereof and that all former
By-Laws governing such allowance are hereby repealed.
19.0 AUTHORIZATION
THAT the Mayor and Acting Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign this By- Law and
affix the corporate seal thereto.
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Read a first, second and third time, and be finally passed, signed, sealed, and
numbered By-Law 74-2025, on this 10th day of November 2025.
________________________________________
MICHELLE MANTIFEL, ACTING CLERK
PAUL JENKINS, MAYOR
Original Signed Copy on File
Original Signed Copy on File
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
BANCROFT BY-LAW 74-2025
Schedule "A" - By-Law 74-2025 Criminal and
Driver Record Screening Policy
A.1. For all Taxicab or Limousine Owners a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable
Sector Screening shall be obtained and provided. For all Taxi Drivers a Criminal
Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver's Abstract shall be
obtained and provided.
A. 2. Every Licensed Taxicab or Limousine Owner or Driver is obliged to immediately
inform the Clerk if they are charged, tried, convicted, or involved in any way in a police-
investigated matter under the Criminal Code, or under other provincial or federal statutes.
A declaration of this must be completed every year at the time of renewal. A copy of a
Criminal Record Check shall be supplied by the Licencee with all applications for Taxicab
or Limousine Owners or Drivers Licences and will be kept on record in accordance with the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
A. 3. In general, individuals with past Criminal Code convictions for certain offences will not
be granted a Licence under this By-Law.
A. 4. Any Owner convicted of a criminal offence shall have their Taxicab or Limousine
Licence revoked upon conviction.
A. 5. Applicants may also be rejected as a result of other information gained during the
Driver's Abstract screening process as a whole, or as a consequence of other factors
which are directly relevant to the requirements of the position, and to the ability of the
applicant to carry out their duties in an effective safe manner.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
BANCROFT BY-LAW 74-2025
Schedule "B"- By-Law 74-2025
Tariffs & Fees
Except as otherwise provided in this By-Law, no Taxi Driver licensed under this by-law shall
charge a rate or fare for the conveyance of goods or passengers, in excess of the following:
Every Taxi Driver licensed under this By-Law shall compute the rate or fare as set out in this
Schedule from the time of the engagement of the Taxicab or Limousine to the time the goods
or passengers are discharged from the Taxicab.
Type of Rate - Taxicab
Rate (including applicable taxes)
Starting Rate (First 100m)
$4.25
Cost Per Kilometre
$2.25
Stops during the trip or for the purposes
of loading or unloading
No charge for the first 5 minutes, $5.00 for
every 5 minutes stopped thereafter
Other Waiting
$60.00 / hour
Delivery Calls
Charged at the same rate as a passenger trip,
plus an additional $5.00 if paid by cash or an
additional $10.00 if paid by debit or credit card
Type of Rate - Limousine
Rate (including applicable taxes)
Limousine Fare
$120.00 / hour or part hour
Minimum Charge $ 240.00
Flat Rate Charge
To Belleville:
To Peterborough
To Kingston
To Toronto
To Ottawa
$300.00
$300.00
$400.00
$700.00
$500.00
Type of Licence
New Applicant Licence Fee
Renewal Licence Fee
Taxicab Owner's Licence
$200.00 per vehicle
$150.00 per vehicle
Limousine Owner's Licence
$200.00 per vehicle
$150.00 per vehicle
Taxi Driver's Licence
$75.00 per driver
$50.00 per driver
Other
Fee
Replacement of Licence Card
$20.00
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Plate
$50.00
Replacement of Tariff Card
$20.00
Fee to Appeal a Decision under this By-Law
$50.00
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
BANCROFT BY-LAW 74-2025
Schedule "C" - By-Law 74-2025
Administrative Monetary Penalty System Penalties
Item
Short Form Wording
Provision Creating or Defining Offence
Set Fine
1.
Operating an
Unlicensed Taxicab
or Limousine
Vehicle
Section 2.2.1
$500.00
2.
An Unlicensed Driver
operating a Taxicab
or Limousine
Section 2.2.1
$500.00
3.
Failure to Return
Plates(s)
Section 3.1.3
Section 5.2.1
Section 6.2.1
$100.00
4.
Charging Fees or
Tariffs Not Outlined in
Schedule "B"
Section 4.2.6
$100.00
5.
Failure to Provide
Notice of Change of
Information
Section 2.3.1
$50.00
6.
Failure to Maintain
Accurate Trip Sheet
Records
Section 3.3.9
$250.00
7.
Operating a Taxicab or
Limousine under
Unsafe Conditions
Section 3.4.1
Section 3.4.3
Section 4.2.4
$500.00
8.
Failure to Adhere to
Accessibility
Requirements
Section 7.1
$250.00
Schedule "D" - By-Law 74-2025
Town of Bancroft
8 Hastings Heritage Way
PO Box 790
Bancroft ON, K0L 1C0
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Attn: Clerks Department
Phone: 613-332-3331
Fax: 613-332-0384
[email protected]
Taxicab/Limousine Licence Application
Name
Mailing Address
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Business Name
Business Address
Business Phone
Business Fax
Email Address
I am applying for an Owner's
Licence
New Applicant: Items to Provide
Vehicle Ownership in the
Applicants Name
Valid Safety Standards Certificate
Valid Certificate of Insurance
Valid Criminal Record &
Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid AGCO Liquor Delivery
Licence (if applicable)
Licence Fee
Two Identical Passport Photos
Renewal (Before November 30th)
A Commissioned Affidavit
Licence Fee
I certify that:
I am applying for a Taxi Driver's Licence
New Applicant: Items to Provide
Your
Valid Driver's Licence
Valid Criminal
Record &
Vulnerable Sector Check
A
Current Driver's Abstract
Licence
Fee
Two Identical Passport Photos
Renewal (Before November 30th)
Your
Valid Driver's Licence
A
Commissioned Affidavit
Licence Renewal Fee
I am a Canadian Citizen, legally able to work in Canada;
I have been provided with a copy of the Taxi By-Law and I have read, understood and will
abide by all provisions in the Taxi By-Law, as it may be amended;
All of the information provided herein is accurate, true and complete;
I understand that all information collected herein is part of the application process and is used
to assess the application.
Name
Date
Signature
Date Received
Issued Date
Issued By
Expiry Date
Fee Amount
Paid Date
Date Refused
Refusal Reason
OFFICE
USE