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THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 5505.19
(herein
referred to as By-law t9-29l
A By-law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Accessible Taxicabs, Taxicabs,
Limousines and Vehicle for Hire and its owners, drivers and operators.
WHEREAS subsection 5(3) of The Municipol Act, 2001-, S.O. 2001-, c.25, as amended (the "Act"),
provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS section 9 of the Act provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers
and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any
other Act;
AND WHEREAS subsection 10(1-) of the Act provides that a municipality may providg any
service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public;
AND WHEREAS subsection 1-0(2) of the Act provides that a municipality may pass by-laws
respecting; in paragraph 6, Health, safety and well being of persons in paragraph 7, Services
and things that the municipality is authorized to provide under subsection (L); in paragraph 8,
Protection of persons and property including consumer protection; in paragraph 11, Business
Licensing;
AND WHEREAS section 1-5L of the Act provides that a municipality may provide for a system of
licences with respect to a business;
AND WHEREAS subsection 1-51(5) of the Act provides that subsection 1-51-(1-) applies with
necessary modifications to a system of licences with respect to any activity, matter or thing for
which a by-law may be passed under sections 9, l-0 and 1-1- as if it were a system of licences with
respect to a business;
AND WHEREAS subsection 1-56(1-) of the Act provides that a by-law under section 1-51- with
respect to the owners and drivers of taxicabs, may establish the rates or fares to be charged for
the conveyance of property or passengers either wholly within the municipality or from any
point in the municipality to any point outside the municipality and for the collection of the
rates or fares charged for the conveyance , and for limiting the number of taxicabs or any class
of them, in addition to any provisions the municipality may enact pursuant to its general
powers enumerated in sections 9, 10, and 1L of the Act;
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AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the County of Wellington considers it necessary and
desirable for the public to regulate vehicles for hire for the purposes of health and safety,
consumer protection and service quality to ensure an efficient vehicle for hire service is
available to all persons and that such vehicle for hire service is provided in a manner that
provides a safe environment for both passengers and drivers;
AND WHEREAS subsection 1-57(1-) of the Act provides that, if a municipality and the police
services board of the municipality agree to enforce a by-law providing for a system of licences
with respect to a business on behalf of each other, the municipality or police services board, as
the case may be, may designate one or more persons as officers to enforce the licensing by-
laws;
AND WHEREAS subsection L57(2) of the Act provides that a municipality may delegate to
another municipality, with the consent of the other municipality, the power to provide for a
system of licences with respect to a business specified in the by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the County of Wellington passed by-law
number 5606-1-9 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Reciprocal Licensing
Arrangement and Delegation Agreement to delegate the power to license, regulate and govern
Accessible Taxicabs, Taxicabs, Limousines and Vehicles for Hire and its Owners, Drivers and
Operators and the enforcement thereof to The Corporation of the County of Wellington and
such Reciprocal Licensing Arrangement and Delegation Agreement has been entered into
between the Police Services Board for The Corporation of the County of Wellington, The
Corporation of the County of Wellington, and the member municipalities within The
Corporation of the County of Wellington, being The Corporation of the Township of Centre
Wellington, The Corporation of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, The Corporation of the
Township of Mapleton, The Corporation of the Town of Minto, The Corporation of the
Township of Puslinch, The Corporation of the Township of Wellington North and The
Corporation of the Town of Erin (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Member
M un icipa lities");
NOW THEREFORE The Corporation of the Town of Erin (hereinafter referred to as the "Town")
hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE
L.L
This by-law may be cited as the "Taxicab, Limousine and Vehicle for Hire By-Law"
SECTION 2: SCOPE
2.L
This by-law applies in the County of Wellington, where the Member Municipalities have
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delegated to the County the power to provide for a system of licences for accessible
taxicabs, taxicabs, limousines and vehicles for hire and owners, drivers and operators of
accessible taxicabs, taxicabs, limousines and vehicles for hire and the enforcement
thereof pursuant to a Reciprocal Licensing Arrangement and Delegation Agreement
between the County and the Member Municipalities.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
3.1- For the purpose of interpreting this by-law, the following definitions shall apply
"Accessible Taxicab" shall mean a class of Taxicab which is designed or modified to be
used for the purpose of the loading, transporting and unloading of persons with
disabilities confined to a wheelchair or other similar device and is used for that purpose,
whether or not the vehicle is also used to transport persons without disabilities, and that
is licensed as an Accessible Taxicab by The Corporation of the County of Wellington;
"Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence" shall mean an Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence
as issued to any individual to drive or act as a driver of any Accessible Taxicab licensed
pursuant to this by-law;
"Accessible Taxicab Service" shall mean the use of an Accessible Taxicab, for the
conveyance of one or more Passengers for a fee or compensation that is commenced
within the boundaries of the County of Wellington, and does not include Accessible
Taxicabs that are under written contract with a health care facility;
"Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate" shall mean a Licence to provide an Accessible Taxicab
Service;
"Applicant" shall mean a person who makes application for a Licence issued hereunder;
"Board" shall mean The County of Wellington Police Services Board;
"County" shall mean The Corporation of the County of Wellington;
"Driver" shall mean the individual who has care and control of an Accessible Taxicab,
Taxicab, Limousine or Vehicle for Hire and includes a Vehicle for Hire Driver, as
applicable;
"Electronic Platform" includes any electronic-based software, cellphone, or other
technological service which permits passengers to obtain transportation;
"Licensee" shall mean the person holding a Licence as issued under the provisions of this
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by-law;
"Licensing Officer" shall mean the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of
Wellington or his designate;
"Limousine" shall mean a stretch or longer than usual, luxury motor vehicle that is not
licensed under the Public Vehicles Act R.S.O. 1"990 Chapter P. 54 or any successor
legislation;
"Limousine Driver's Licence" shall mean a Limousine Driver's Licence as issued to any
individualto drive or act as a driver of any limousine licensed pursuant to this by-law;
"Limousine Service" shall mean the use of a Limousine for the conveyance of one or more
Passengers for a fee or compensation that is commenced within the boundaries of the
County of Wellington;
"Limousine Vehicle Plate" shall mean a Licence to provide a Limousine Service as defined
in this by-law;
"Owner" shall mean the person who holds the Ontario licence plate, as issued by the
Ministry of Transportation, for the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine. For the
purposes of th¡s by-law, where the motor vehicle is leased, the owner shall be the lessee;
"Passenger" shall mean any individual in an Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine
other than the Driver including an individualtransported by a Vehicle for Hire Driver in
a Vehicle for Hire in affiliation with a Vehicle for Hire Business;
"Person" shall include an individual, a business entity, a partnership or a corporation;
"service animal" means an animal that is a service animal for a person with a disability,
(a)
if it is readily apparent that the animal is used by the person for
reasons relating to his or her disability; or
(b) if the person provides a letter from a physician or nurse confirming
that the person requires the animal for reasons relating to the
disability;
and shall include a guide dog as defined in section 1 of the
Blind Persons Rights' Act;
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"street Hail" means an appeal for transportation made in person by means of any sound,
word, sign, signal, or gesture, and not by means of any Electronic Platform;
"Tarifl Card" shall mean the card prescribed in Schedule "C" attached to this by-law and
shall contain the schedule of fares to be charged for providing an Accessible Taxicab or
Taxicab Service;
"Taxicab" shall mean a motor vehicle which is used for the conveyance of Passengers with
a seating capacity of no more than (9) nine but does not include a public vehicle as
defined under the PublicVehicles Act, or successor legislation, or a Vehicle for Hire;
"Taxicab Driver's Licence" shall mean a Taxicab Driver's Licence as issued to any individual
to drive or act as a driver of any Taxicab licensed pursuant to this by-law;
"Taxicab Meter" shall mean a mechanical or electronic device used to measure time and
distance for the purpose of calculating a fare;
"Taxicab Service" shall mean the use of a Taxicab for the conveyance of Passengers for a
fee or compensation that is commenced within the boundaries of The County of
Well¡ngton;
"Taxicab Vehicle Plate" shall mean a Licence to provide a Taxicab Service as defined in this
by-law;
"Trip Record" shall mean a book containing the particulars of each Accessible Taxicab
Service, Taxicab Service and Limousine Service and shall include:
(i)
the Ontario licence plate number of the Accessible Taxicab,
Taxicab and Limousine issued bythe Ministry of Transportation and
the number of the Accessible Taxicab Plate, Taxicab Vehicle Plate
and Limousine Vehicle Plate as issued under the provisions of this
by-law;
(ii)
the name, address and Licence number of the Driver;
(¡¡¡) the amount of fare collected for each trip; and
(iv) date, time, origin and destination of each trip.
"Vehicle for Hire Driver" shall mean an individual who, in affiliation with a Vehicle for Hire
Business, transports Passengers in a Vehicle for Hire;
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"Vehicle for Hire Driver's ldentification Card" shall mean a physical or electronic form
containing the following information:
The first and last name and photograph of the Vehicle for Hire
Driver;
The make, model and licence plate number of the Vehicle for Hire
operated by the Vehicle for Hire Driver; and
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The name and contact information of the Vehicle for Hire
Business;
"Vehicle for Hire" means a vehicle which provides transportation for a Vehicle for Hire
Service;
"Vehicle for Hire Service" shall mean the use of a Vehicle for Hire for the conveyance of
Passengers arranged through a Vehicle for Hire Business;
"Vehicle for Hire Business" means a business which, through an Electronic Platform,
arranges transportation of Passengers by Drivers in a Vehicle for Hire, that is commenced
within the boundaries of the County of Wellington for compensation, but does not
include:
Any Taxicab Service or Accessible Taxicab Service;
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Any bus transportation service;
ln.
Any carpooling arrangement as defined in the Public Vehicles Act; or
lv.
Any ambulance, fire truck or other emergency vehicle service;
"Vehicle for Hire ldentifier" means a decal, in a form approved by the Licensing Officer,
which displays the name and/or logo of a Vehicle for Hire Business.
SECTION 4: DUTIES OF THE LICENSING OFFICER
4.r
The Licensing Officer shall have the responsibility of supervision of all persons licensed
under this by-law and over all Accessible Taxicabs, Taxicabs, Limousines, Vehicles for Hire
and Vehicles for Hire Business together with the equipment used by them in connection
with the provisions of this by-law and such responsibilities include compliance with the
following requirements:
(a)
to submit to the Board, a report each year on the performance of
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his/her duties in accordance with this by-law;
(b) to make necessary inquiries concerning applications for Licences,
renewals or transfers thereof as may be required to secure due observance
of the law and of th¡s by-law;
(c)
to make all necessary inquiries concerning the police record of an
Applicant for a Licence or renewal of same, under this by-law;
(d)
to make all necessary inquiries concerning the driving record of an
Applicant for a Licence or renewal of same, under this by-law;
(e) to examine and approve every Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab,
Limousine and, where applicable, Vehicle for Hire and the necessary
equipment thereof of every Applicant for a licence or renewal of same,
under this by-law;
(f)
to keep a record of all Licences and transfers of Licences, such
record shall contain the name or names of the Licensee, the number of
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicabs, Limousine and Vehicle for Hire Business
Licences kept by each Licensee, the amount paid for the same and the date
of the Licence, and further particulars shall be kept as the Board may order;
(g)
to provide each Applicant with one copy of this by-law;
(h)
to issue each Applicant for a Licence with a Licence or transfer of
Licence providing they have satisfied all the requirements of th¡s by-law;
(i)
to ascertain by inspection and inquiry from time to time and as
often as may be required by the Licensing Officer whether or not the
Licensee continues to comply with the provisions of this by-law;
(j)
to refuse to grant a Licence, renew a Licence or transfer a Licence
under this by-law and suspend a Licence and to recommend a revocation
of a Licence to the Board where an Applicant or Licensee fails to satisfy all
of the requirements of this by-law or is in contravention of this by-law; and
(k)
to approve fares for Accessible Taxicab Service and Taxicab Service
as may be submitted from time to time.
The Licensing Officer or the Board shall not be obliged under any circumstances
to grant or renew a licence issued under this by-law to any Applicant'
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SECTION 5: IICENCES
5.1-. No person shall:
5.2
5.3
(a)
being the owner of an Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, Limousine, or Vehicle
for Hire, use or operate or permit to be used or operated, any such Taxicab,
Limousine or Vehicle for Hire without the appropriate class of Vehicle Plate
licence issued by the Licensing Officer for that class of Accessible Taxicab,
Taxicab or Limousine or, with respect to a Vehicle for Hire, a Vehicle for
Hire ldentifier;
(b)
operate an Accessible Taxicab Service or Taxicab Service without
possessing a valid Ontario driver's licence or equivalent and the
appropriate current and valid Licence issued under this by-law and herein
referred to as an "Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence" or "Taxicab Driver's
Licence", as may be applicable;
(i) Notwithstanding Section 5.1-(b), no Accessible Taxicab Driver's
Licence or Taxicab Driver's Licence, as may be applicable, is required
when the Accessible Taxicab Driver or Taxicab Driver is operating an
Accessible Taxicab Service or Taxicab Service under written contract
between the Taxicab Owner and the Federal or Provincial
government, government agency or school board.
(c)
operate a Limousine Service without possessing a valid Ontario driver's
licence or equivalent and a current and valid Licence issued under this by-
law and herein referred to as a "Limousine Driver's Licence";
(d)
operate a Vehicle for Hire Service without possessing a valid Ontario
driver's licence or equivalent and a current and valid Licence issued under
this by-law and herein referred to as a "Vehicle for Hire Driver's
ldentification Card";
(e) transfer any Licence issued under this by-law, except as permitted by
Section 13 of this by-law;
All Applicants for Licences under this by-law and Licensees applying for renewal or
transfer of Licences shall pay the fee or fees as provided in Schedule "A" and "B"
of this by-law, as applicable.
Every Licence, unless sooner revoked or cancelled, shall expire one year after the
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date of issue
(a)
Notwithstanding Section 5.3, if the expiry date falls on a Saturday or
Sunday, then every licence issued on this by-law shall expire at 5:00 p'm.
on the following Monday.
SECTION 6: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND SUBM¡SSION OF APPLICATIONS
6.1
All Applicants for any Licence under this by-law except where otherwise provided for
Vehicles for Hire shall:
(a)
be at least eighteen (1-8) years of age;
(b)
be either a citizen of Canada or a permanent resident or hold a work permit
to work as a driver issued by the Government of Canada;
(c)
hold, in his name, a current, valid Class A, B, C, D, E, F or G driver's licence
issued by the Province of Ontario, which is in good standing according to
the records of the Ministry of Transportation;
(d)
be familiar with the provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations
relating to traffic, and the geography of that portion of the County of
Wellington in which they intend to provide an Accessible Taxicab Service,
Taxicab Service, Limousine Service or Vehicle for Hire Service;
(e)
intend to carry on a regular business under authority of the Licence
applied for; and
(f)
satisfy the Licensing Officer that, if licensed, he/she will operate an
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab Service, Limousine Service or Vehicle for Hire
Service solely in compliance with the terms of this by-law.
6.2
No person shall drive, or act as a driver of any Accessible Taxicab without first
having completed a Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint System Training Program
with respect to the handling, safety restraint, transportation, care and safety of
disabled passengers, written proof of which shall be provided prior to the issuance
of any Accessible Taxicab Licence.
6.3
An applicant for an Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence, Taxicab Driver's Licence or
a Limousine Driver's Licence shall provide the following documentation to the
Licensing Officer:
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
a completed application form as may be prescribed by the Licensing Officer
together with applicable fees as set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law;
a copy of a driver's licence as referred to in Section 6.L(c)together with an
original driver's abstract from the Ministry of Transportation, dated within
sixty (60) days of the date of the application for a licence under this by-law;
the original of a vulnerable sector check issued by the Wellington County
Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, or by the police service
located in the municipality in which the driver resides, such check being
dated within sixty (60) days of the application for a licence under this by-
law;
a certified true copy of either a Canadian birth certificate or valid Canadian
passport, or proof of permanent resident status or a work permit approved
by the Government of Canada;
a completed employee information form, signed by the licensed owner for
whom the applicant proposes to drive; and
two (2) identical unaltered coloured photos produced from the same film
or from the same electronic file capturing the digital image in accordance
with the following criteria, taken no more than thirty (30) days prior to the
application:
(¡)
eyes must be open and clearly visible;
(ii)
glasses, including tinted ones with prescription, may be worn as
long as the eyes are clearly visible; sunglasses are unacceptable;
(iii) photos must show both edges of the face clearly;
(iv)
photos must show a full front view of face and shoulders squared
to the camera;
(v)
the image must be clear, sharp and in focus;
(vi) hats or head coverings are not permitted except when worn for
religious reasons and only if the full facial features are clearly
visible;
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6.4
(vii) the photo size must be 50 mm wide x 70 mm long.
(g)
ln respect of an application for an Accessible Taxicab Driver's licence only,
proof of completion of a Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint System
Training Programme referred to in Section 6(2).
Every Applicant for an Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate, Taxicab Vehicle Plate or Limousine
Vehicle Plate shall provide the following documentation to the Licensing Officer:
(a)
a completed application form as may be prescribed by the Licensing Officer
together with applicable fees as set out in Schedule "A" af this by-law;
(b)
a copy of a valid motor vehicle permit in the Applicant's name for each
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine as issued by the Ministry of
Transportation;
notwithstanding Section 6.4 (b), in the case of a leased vehicle, the
vehicle portion of the permit shall bear the name of the lessor of
the motor vehicle and the Ontario Licence plate portion of the
permit shall bear the name of the lessee of the motor vehicle;
(c)
proof of insurance confirming that each Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or
Limousine for which an Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate, Taxicab Vehicle
Plate and Limousine Vehicle Plate is being applied, is insured for public
liability property damage and passenger hazard, with a minimum of three
(S3,000,000) million dollars in coverage per incident or occurrence and
written confirmation from the insurer that the Board will receive at least
fifteen (1-5) days written notice prior to any cancellation, expiration or
variation thereof;
Every Licensee shall provide the Licensing Officer with proof that each
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine affiliated with the Licensee is
covered by insurance as required hereunder.
lf a Licensee fails to comply with the insurance requirements hereunder,
then the Licensing Officer may suspend the Licensee's Licence until such
time as the Licensee proves, to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer, that
the Licensee is again in full compliance.
(d)
if the Applicant is a corporation, a certified copy of the Certificate of Status
showing that the corporation is validly in ex¡stence within 30 days of the
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time of the application and a list of all current directors and shareholders
certified as true, correct and complete by a Notary Public for the Province
of Ontario who has examined the corporate documents; and
(i)
if the Licensee is incorporated under the laws of Ontario or any
other jurisdiction, the Licensee shall not effect or permit the
transfer of shares, which would have the effect of changing control
of the corporation, without approval of the Licensing Officer;
(e)
if the Applicant is a partnership or sole proprietor, a certified copy of a
Business Names Report;
(f)
the original of a valid Province of Ontario Safety Standards Certificate, for
each Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab and Limousine greater than one (1) year
of age, based on the year appearing on the motor vehicle permit, showing
that the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine has passed the
applicable safety inspection; and
(e)
the original of a valid certificate showing that the Accessible Taxicab,
Taxicab or Limousine has passed all applicable propane safety inspections,
where the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine operates with propane
as its primary or secondary fuel source;
6.5
Every Applicant for an Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate, Taxicab Vehicle Plate or Limousine
Vehicle Plate shall also submit each Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine owned by
him/her for examination prior to providing an Accessible Taxicab Service, Taxicab Service
or Limousine Service, as may be required by the Licensing Officer, prior to the issuance of
a licence.
SECTION 7: RENEWAL OF IICENCES
7.L
Every Licence issued under this by-law shall be renewed yearly prior to the expiry of the
licence.
7.2
Every Licensee under this by-law who applies for a renewal of a licence shall provide the
Licensing Officer with such information and documentation as required.
7.3
All provisions under Sections 5, 6 and 9 of this by-law shall apply to any application for
renewal, with necessary modification as determined by the Licensing Officer.
7.4
The fee for each renewal of a licence issued under this by-law shall be in accordance with
Schedule "A" or "B" , as applicable, attached to this by-law.
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SECTION 8: DUTIES OF ACCESSIBLE TAXICAB, TAXICAB AND LIMOUS¡NE DRIVERS AND OWNERS
8.1_
Every Accessible Taxicab Driver, Taxicab Driver and Limousine Driver licensed under this
by-law shall, as may be applicable:
(a)
keep a Trip Record of all Accessible Taxicab Services, Taxicab Services and
Limousine Services provided by him/her;
(b)
deliver to the Owner the Trip Record for each day he/she drives;
(c)
produce Trip Records upon the request of any Police Officer of the Ontario
Provincial Police of the County of Wellington Detachment and/or the
Licensing Officer;
(d)
place an Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence, Taxicab Driver's Licence or
Limousine Driver's Licence as prescribed in a transparent folder in such a
manner in the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine so as to be
conveniently seen and read by Passengers;
(e)
place a Tariff Card in a location within the Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab so
as to be conveniently seen and read by Passengers;
Notwithstanding Section 8.1 (e) shall not apply to Limousines and
Vehicles for Hire.
(f)
upon request of any Passenger, give in writing his/her name and Accessible
Taxicab Driver's Licence number, Taxicab Driver's Licence number or
Limousine Driver's Licence number as issued to him/her under the
provisions of this by-law, such information to be provided in an accessible
format for persons with disabilities;
(e)
take due care of all property delivered or entrusted to him/her and
accepted by him/her for conveyance or safe keeping and immediately upon
termination of any hiring or engagement, shall search his/her Accessible
Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine for any property lost or left therein and all
property or money left in the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine shall
be forthwith delivered over to the person owning the same, or if the person
cannot be found at once, then to a Police Officer on duty at the Ontario
Provincial Police, County of Wellington Detachment with all information in
his/her possession regarding same;
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(h) travel by the most direct route to the point of destination unless otherwise
directed by the person engaging the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or
Limousine;
(i) not solicit any person to take or use the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, or
Limousine he/she is driving by calling out or shouting while in charge of an
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine;
(j) not obstruct the use of any sidewalk;
(k) not use any abusive language, molest, annoy or insult any person
whatsoever;
(l) if a person with a disability is accompanied by a service animal, permit the
person to use the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, or Limousine he/she is driving
with the service animal and to keep the service animal w¡th him or her;
(m) not charge a higher fare or an additional fee for persons with disabilities than
for persons without disabilities for the same trip; and
(n) not charge a fee for the storage of mobility aids or mobility assistive devices
Every Person issued an Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate, Taxicab Vehicle Plate or
Limousine Vehicle Plate under this by-law shall:
(a)
keep the Trip Record in good condition for a period of not less than (6) six
months;
(b)
make available the Trip Record to a Police Officer of the Ontario Provincial
Police, County of Wellington Detachment and/or the Licensing officer;
(c)
submit each Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab and Limousine owned by him/her
for examination at any time as required by the Licensing Officer;
(d)
provide the Licensing officer, on licence renewal with a valid Province of
ontario safety Standards certificate by an independent ontario licensed
mechanic, for every Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab and Limousine, greater
than one (1-) year in age from the date of manufacture; and
(i)
submit to the Licensing Officer same every six (6) months
thereafter for Accessible Taxicabs and Taxicabs greater than three
(3) years of age; and
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(e)
(i¡)
submit to the Licensing Officer same every six (6) months
thereafter for Limousines greater than five (5) years of age;
(e) provide the Licensing Officer, on renewal with a valid certificate showing
that the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine has passed all applicable
propane safety inspections where the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or
Limousine operates with propane as its primary or secondary fuel source;
and
(i)
submit to the Licensing Officer same every six (6) months
thereafter for Accessible Taxicabs and Taxicabs greater than three
(3) years of age;
(ii)
submit to the Licensing Officer same every six (6) months
thereafter for Limousines greater than five (5) years of age;
(f)
not prov¡de an Accessible Taxicab Service, Taxicab Service or Limousine
Service with a vehicle that is ten (1-0) years of age or older;
attend at the Ontario Provincial Police, County of Wellington Detachment
as directed forthwith to surrender any Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate,
Taxicab Vehicle Plate or Limousine Vehicle Plate no longer being used;
(h)
ensure that all Persons providing an Accessible Taxicab Service, Taxicab
Service or Limousine Service with the Owner's Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab
and Limousine are properly licensed under this by-law;
(i)
prominently display on the driver's side rear bumper area of each
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab and Limousine owned by him/her, the
Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate, Taxicab Vehicle Plate or Limousine
Vehicle Plate for each as provided by the Licensing Officer and such
validation or renewal stickers, as applicable;
Notwithstanding, subsection (i) shall not apply to Licensees of a Limousine
Vehicle Plate.
(i)
have affixed on top of each Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab, owned by
him/her, an electric sign, securely fixed clearly indicating the vehicle is an
Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab including the trade name and phone number,
such sign shall be illuminated when lights are required according to Section
62 of the Highway Trøffic Act, R.S.O. l-990, c. H'8, as amended;
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Notwithstanding, subsection (j) shall not apply to Licensees of a Limousine
Vehicle Plate.
(k)
equip each Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab owned by him/her with two (2)
frames:
(i)
one suitable to hold the Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence or
Taxicab Driver's Licence;
(ii)
one suitable to hold the Tariff Card; and
(iii) such frames shall be so placed in the Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab,
as to be conveniently seen and read by any Passenger.
(t)
ensure that his/her Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab contains on both sides of
the vehicle an identifier of the Accessible Taxicab Company name or
Taxicab company name which shall be a permanent sign containing:
(i)
the Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate Number or Taxicab
Vehicle Plate Number as assigned by the Licensing Officer;
(¡i)
the phone number of the company; and
(iii)
the identifier sign be in such form as approved by the
Licensing Officer;
(m) comply at all times with the provisions of the Highway Trøffic Act, R.S.O.
l-990, c. H.8, as amended and the Accessibility for Ontarions with
Disabilities Act, 2005; and
(n)
keep all Accessible Taxicabs, Taxicabs and Limousines owned by him/her
that are licensed under this by-law:
(i)
in good repair;
(ii)
clean on the interior and exterior;
(i¡¡) painted in a professional manner on the exterior; and
(iv)
mechanically safe so as to meet the standard required for the
issuance of a Province of Ontario Safety Standards Certificate.
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Every Owner of an Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab shall submit to the Licensing
Officer for approval a Tariff Card setting out the proposed fares to be charged to
the Passenger for the Accessible Taxicab Service or Taxicab Service. The approved
fares shall remain in effect for a minimum of six (6) months from the date of issue
of the applicable licence.
Every Owner shall obtain the approval of the Licensing Officer for any fare changes
as set out in the approved Tariff Card at least 30 days before such fare change is
to be implemented by submitting to the Licensing Officer a replacement Tariff
Card and any new fares approved must remain in effect for a minimum of six (6)
months;
(i)
Notwithstanding, Section 8.4 shall not apply to
Limousine Owners and Vehicles for Hire.
Any Licence issued pursuant to this by-law which is defaced, lost or destroyed,
shall be replaced by the Licensing Officer upon payment of the required
replacement fee specified in Schedule "4" or "B", as applicable.
SECTION 9: VEHICLE FOR HIRE BUSINESS LICENSEES
9.L
No Person shall carry on a Vehicle for Hire Business within the County
unless such Person holds a current Vehicle for Hire Business Licence issued
pursuant to this by-law.
9.2
Every Person who wishes to operate a Vehicle for Hire Business in the
County shall apply for a Vehicle for Hire Business Licence under this by-law.
9.3
Beyond the information and material required elsewhere in this by-law
from Applicants for Licences, an Applicant for an initial, as well as for a renewal,
Vehicle for Hire Business Licence shall also submit the following information and
material:
(a) Proof of data security measures that the Applicant has in place to protect
the personal information of Vehicle for Hire Drivers and Passengers
affiliated with the Vehicle for Hire Business;
(b) Proof of the insurance required under this Section;
(c) Proof of the number of Vehicles for Hire available to the Applicant in the
County;
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(d) Such other special information and material as the Licensing Officer may
specify; and
(e) Payment of all applicable fees required under Schedule B of this by-law,
including:
The basic licensing amount; and
i¡. All fees based on the number of rides provided per month
9.4 No Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall
(a) Breach any applicable prohibition or obligation of Licensees under this by-
law; or
(b) Permit any of its vehicle for Hire Drivers to breach any prohibition or
obligation of Vehicle for Hire Drivers under this by-law.
9.5
Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall have an Electronic Platform and shall
ensure that its Electron¡c Platform is able to:
(a) At the time when transportation is being arranged, provide to the Person
requesting the transportation, all the following:
i. The name and contact information of the Vehicle for Hire Business
Licensee;
ii. The first name and photograph of the Vehicle for Hire Driver who will
provide the transportat¡on;
iii. The make, model and licence plate number of the Vehicle for Hire that will
provide the transportation;
iv. Any special surcharge that will be applicable for the transportation;
v. The total cost of the transportation; and
vi. The current location of the Vehicle for Hire.
(b) Permit a Person to accept or refuse arranged transportation before it begins and
to record such acceptance or refusal;
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(c)Provide a secure payment mechanism;
(d) Provide a printed or electronic receipt to the Passenger at the end of the
transportation that includes information confirming the:
i. Fare rate and/or surcharges;
Totalamount paid;
ii¡. Date and time of pickup;
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Locations where the Passenger was picked up and dropped off; and
v. First name of the Vehicle for Hire Driver
(e)
Provide a link where the Passenger may rate or provide comments on the Vehicle
for Hire and the Vehicle for Hire Driver.
9.6
Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall make available to the public on its
Electronic Platform, and by any other means of its choice, the following
information:
(a) The insurance coverage required to be maintained by itself and by each Vehicle
for Hire Driver;
(b) The transportation services offered by its Vehicle for Hire Drivers;
(c)
(d)
The applicable screening process for Vehicle for Hire Drivers and Vehicles for Hire;
That Vehicle for Hire Drivers may provide only transportation services that are
prearranged using the Electronic Platform of the Vehicle for Hire Business
Licensee, and cannot accept Street Hails or pick up Passengers at Taxicab stands;
and
(e) That Vehicle for Hire Drivers cannot accept cash payment for transportation
9.7
Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall issue to each of ¡ts Vehicle for Hire
Drivers a current Vehicle for Hire Driver ldentification Card.
9.8
Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall issue to each of ¡ts Vehicle for Hire
Drivers a current Vehicle for Hire ldentifier.
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9.9
Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall keep, in readily accessible format, a
current list of all its affiliated Vehicle for Hire Drivers and Vehicles for Hire that
includes:
(a)
The full name and address of each Vehicle for Hire Driver; and
(b)
The make, model and licence plate number of each Vehicle for Hire.
9.10 Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall ensure that each Vehicle for Hire
Driver meets the following requirements prior to commencing as a Vehicle for Hire
Driver and at all times when providing transportation services:
(a)
is at least 18 years of age;
(b)
has a valid class "G" licence; and
(c)
has been advised of, and consents to, the foregoing personal information
being submitted to the Licensing Officer for the purpose of auditing
compliance with this by-law.
9.1'L Every twelve months, every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall obtain a
criminal record check less than 90 days old, and a driving record abstract less than
30 days old, for each Vehicle for Hire Driver and:
(a)
Review those records;
(b)
Ensure that the Vehicle for Hire Driver does not have any outstanding
criminal charges;
(c)
Acting reasonably, determine whether the Vehicle for Driver is suitable for
providing transportation services; and
(d)
Terminate the relationship with any Vehicle for Hire Driver who is not
suitable for provid ing tra nsportation services.
9.L2 Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall ensure that every Vehicle for Hire
Driver with whom it is affiliated complies with all Driver and Vehicle for Hire Driver
obligations set out in this by-law.
9.1-3 Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall terminate its affiliation with a Vehicle
for Hire Driver if the Vehicle for Hire Driver fails to satisfy any of the obligations
under this by-law, or if the Licensing Officer notifies the Licensee that the Vehicle
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for Hire Driver has acted in a manner that is adverse to the public interest or public
safety. Upon such termination, the Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall ensure
that such former Vehicle for Hire Driver no longer has access as a Vehicle for Hire
Driver to the Licensee's Electronic Platform.
9.L4 Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall create, and maintain for two years,
records of the following information:
(a) The total number of transportation trips provided per year;
(b) The total number of Vehicle for Hire Drivers providing transportation per
year;
(c) The total number of Vehicles for Hire providing transportation per year;
and
(d) The Vehicle for Hire Driver and Vehicle for Hire information corresponding
with each requested transportation trip, including the:
i.
Full name of the Vehicle for Hire Driver;
ii.
Licence plate number of the Vehicle for Hire;
Date, time and duration of the transportation trip;
Rounded locations where each Passenger was picked up and
dropped off; and
Hours and minutes spent by the Vehicle for Hire in transporting
each Passenger, including time spent en route to pick up the
Passenger.
9. j-5 The Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall make the foregoing records available
electronically to the Licensing Officer within a reasonable time as agreed upon
after any request in writing.
9.16 The Licensee shall keep all records in respect of each Driverfor 2 years afterthe
Driver ceases to be affiliated with the Licensee.
g.I7 Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall obtain, and maintain at all times
during the provision of transportation services, and provide sat¡sfactory proof to
the Licensing Officer of, insurance coverage as follows:
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(a) ln the amount of at least three-million dollars (53,000,000.00) including
Public Liability and Property Damage exclusive of costs and interest;
(b) ls from an insurer authorized to issue indemnity insurance policies in the
Province of Ontario;
(c) lncluding coverage against liability for damages resulting from injury to or
death of one or more persons and Property Damage in any one incident
that includes:
Contingent employers' lia bil ity; personal inju ry;
¡i. Broad form property damage; occurrence property damage; and
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Employees as additional insured, and cross liability and severability
of interest provision;
(d) ls in the name of the Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee;
(e) Names the County as an additional insured;
(f) Contains Non-Owned Automobile lnsurance, issued by a company
authorized to issue indemnity insurance policies in the Province of Ontario,
with limits of not less than three million dollars (53,000,000.00) inclusive,
per occurrence for public liability, bodily injury, death and damage to
property;
(g) The NPCF 6TN Permission to Carry Paying Passengers for a Transportation
Network endorsement, or an equivalent endorsement acceptable to the
Licensing Officer, included within an Automobile Liability lnsurance policy
maintained on behalf of every Vehicle for Hire Driver; and
(h) Contains an endorsement requiring the insurer to provide the County with
at least 30 days of prior written notice of any cancellation or variation to
the policy.
9.1-8 Every Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee shall provide the Licensing Officer with
proof that each Vehicle for Hire affiliated with the Licensee is covered by insurance
as required under this Section.
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9.19 lf a Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee fails to comply with the insurance
requirements of this Section, then the Licensing Officer may suspend the
Licensee's Licence until such time as the Licensee proves, to the satisfaction of the
Licensing Officer, that the Licensee is again in full compliance.
9.20
lf the number of Vehicles for Hire of a Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee increases,
then the Licensee shall so notify the Licensing Officer. lf the number increases so
that a new fee category applies, then the Licensee shall immediately so notify the
Licensing Officer and shall pay the corresponding fee increase within two business
days after such notification.
9.2I No individual shall hold himself or herself out as a Vehicle for Hire Driver unless
he/ she:
(a)
Has been authorized by a Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee to act as a
Vehicle for Hire Driver for that Licensee; and
(b)
Possesses a current Vehicle for Hire Driver ldentification Card issued by
that Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee.
9.22 No Vehicle for Hire Driver shall request payment of any charge other than as
permitted under this by-law.
9.23 No Vehicle for Hire Driver shall
(a) pick up any Passenger in response to a Street Hail;
(b) operate a Vehicle for Hire that resembles a Taxicab in any way, such as by
bearing external advertising or any roof-sign;
(c) operate a Vehicle for Hire without the insurance required under this by-law;
(d) accept payment by cash for any transportation arranged by the Vehicle for
Hire Business Licensee;
(e)
use any method for connecting Passengers with transportation other than
the Electronic Platform in accordance with this by-law and as approved by
the Licensing Officer;
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(f)
permit any ind¡vidual to smoke in a Vehicle for Hire while it is being used
for transportation arranged by the Vehicle for Hire Business Licensee; or
(g) permit any Vehicle for Hire used for transportation arranged by the Vehicle
for Hire Business to carry more individuals, including the Vehicle for Hire
Driver, than recommended by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.
(h)
solicit any person to take or use Vehicle for Hire by calling out or shouting
while in charge of a Vehicle for Hire;
(i)
obstruct the use of any sidewalk;
(j)
use any abusive language, molest, annoy or insult any person whatsoever;
(k)
charge a higher fare or an additional fee for persons with disabilities than
for persons without disabilities for the same trip;
(l)
charge a fee for the storage of mobility aids or mobility assistive device;
9.24 Every Vehicle for Hire Driver licenced under this by-law shall
(a) take due care of all property delivered or entrusted to him/her and
accepted by him/her for conveyance or safe keeping and immediately upon
termination of any hiring or engagement, shall search his/her Vehicle for
Hire for any property lost or left therein and all property or money left in
the Vehicle for Hire shall be forthwith delivered over to the person owning
the same, or if the person cannot be found at once, then to a Police Officer
on duty at the Ontario Provincial Police, County of Wellington Detachment
with all information in his/her possession regarding same;
(b) travel by the most direct route to the point of destination unless otherwise
directed by the person engaging the Vehicle for Hire;
(c) if a person with a disability is accompanied by a service animal, permit the
person to use the Vehicle for Hire he/she is driving with the service animal
and to keep the service animal with him or her;
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(d) keep his/her Vehicle for Hire Driver ldentification Card in the Vehicle for
Hire at all times when he/she is providing transportation for the Vehicle for
Hire Business Licensee;
(e) upon demand by the Licensing Officer, immediately produce
His/her Vehicle for Hire Driver ldentification Card;
Proof of insurance as required under this by-law; and
Any other relevant information pertaining to him/her or to
operation of the Vehicle for Hire.
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(f) upon demand by the Licensing Officer, submit the Vehicle for Hire for
inspection at such time and place as specified by the Licensing Officer;
(e) install the Vehicle for Hire ldentifier, provided by the Vehicle for Hire
Business Licensee, in the front left top of the driver's side of the windshield
on the Vehicle for Hire in such a way that it is clearly visible from the
exterior;
(h) keep the Vehicle for Hire ldentifier in its required location whenever
he/she is providing transportation;
(i) comply at all times with the provisions of the Highway Troffic Acf, R.S.o.
1990, c. H.8, as amended and the Accessibility for Ontarions with
Disabilities Act, 2005; and
(j)
keep all Vehicles for Hire owned by him/her that are licensed under this
by-law:
(i)
in good repair;
clean on the interior and exterior;
painted in a professional manner on the exterior; and
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) mechanically safe so as to meet the standard required for the
issuance of a Province of Ontario Safety Standards Certificate.
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9.25 Every Vehicle for Hire Driver shall ensure that his/her Vehicle for Hire, at all times
when providing a transportation service:
(a) is no more than 1-0 years old; and
(b) has a valid and current Ontario Ministry of Transportation Safety Standards
Certificate, prior to commencement of use as a vehicle for hire vehicle, and
then annually thereafter.
SECTION 10: GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1- Every Licensee shall notify the Licensing Officer in writing within forty-eight (48) hours of
a change in any information provided during his/her application, renewal or transfer of
Licence as issued under the provisions of this by-law.
LO.2 No Licensee while providing an Accessible Taxicab Service, Taxicab Service, Limousine
Service or Vehicle for Hire, shall carry any radio equipment, radio scanners or other
equipment capable of monitoring radio calls other than the radio equipment used or
required to transmit to or receive broadcasts or signals from the radio dispatcher for
whom the Driver is working; and
(a)
any Person found guilty of contravening the provisions set out in Section
10(2) (a) will be liable for a fine, suspension or revocation of their licence
or licences as issued under this by-law.
10.3 No Accessible Taxicab Driver, Taxicab Driver, Limousine Driver or Vehicle for Hire Driver
shall use any space made available by the municipality for public parking, without the
express written approval of the municipality.
t0.4 Every Accessible Taxicab Driver shall give priority service to the public who are using the
Accessible Taxicab for the purpose of providing transportation for the Disabled over those
members of the public that are requiring only a Taxicab Service.
1-0.5 No Owner of an Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab , Limousine or Vehicle for Hire shall cause or
permit same to be used for an Accessible Taxicab Service, Taxicab Service , Limousine
Service or Vehicle for Hire Business, without first having lawfully obtained and installed
an Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate on his/her Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab Vehicle plate
on his/her Taxicab, Limousine Vehicle Plate on his/her Limousine or Vehicle for Hire
ldentifier on his/her Vehicle for Hire in accordance with this by-law.
10.6 Any notice required to be given under this by-law may be given by personal service or by
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registered letter mailed to the proposed recipient of such notice at his/her last known
address or his/her place of business and if given by registered letter, shall be deemed to
have been received on the fifth (sth) day after mailing.
SECTION 11: TAXICAB METERS
LL.t Every Owner of an Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab that is equipped with a Taxicab Meter
shall:
(a)
submit his/her Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab Meter when required
for testing, inspecting and sealing by the Licensing Officer;
(b)
place the Accessible Taxicab or Taxicab Meter as to be conveniently seen
at times by the Passengers;
(c)
only use the meter when the seal thereon is intac!
(d)
keep the meter in good working order at all times and not use it when
defective in any way;
(e)
activate the meter when a passenger first enters the Accessible Taxicab or
Taxicab and shall keep it operating throughout the Accessible Taxicab
service or Taxicab service; and
(f)
not charge a Passenger an Accessible Taxicab Meter rate or
Taxicab Meter rate unless the Accessible Taxicab Meter or Taxicab Meter
has been tested and sealed by the Licensing Officer.
SECTION 12: NEGOTIATED FARES
Lz.L Section 1l- does not apply in cases where a negotiated fare has been established between
the driver and the passenger(s).
SECT¡ON 13: TRANSFER
l-3.1- ln the event an Owner replaces an Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine as licensed
under this By-law with another, the Licence may be transferred to the replacement
Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab or Limousine provided:
(a)
the Owner applies to the Licensing Officer and meets the criteria as set out
in Section 6 of this by-law, with necessary modifications as determined by
the Licensing Officer; and
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(b)
the Owner pays the fee set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law
SECTION 14: FARES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
L4.L No Licensee shall charge any fare or compensation for providing an Accessible Taxicab
Service or Taxicab Service within the County of Wellington except in accordance with the
Tariff Card fares as approved by the Licensing Officer:
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 14.L, this section does not apply to written
contract agreements between Owners of Accessible Taxicabs, Taxicabs or
Limousines and corporations, school boards, Ontario government, Federal
government or government agencies;
(ii)
Notwithstanding Section I4.L, this section does not apply to negotiated
fares as allowed by Section 1-2.
1.4.2 Every holder of an Accessible Taxicab Vehicle Plate or Taxicab Vehicle Plate shall
prominently display a Tariff Card setting out the fares.
L4.3 The holder of an Accessible Taxicab Driver's Licence, Taxicab Driver's Licence and
Limousine Driver's Licence shall furnish to every Passenger where requested a receipt for
charges made.
1'4.4 No Licensee shall carry a greater number of persons than the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab,
Limousine or Vehicle for Hire is intended to seat according to manufacturer's rating.
t4.5 No Licensee shall smoke or allow any Passenger to smoke tobacco, or any other substance
in the Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, Limousine or Vehicle for Hire.
1'4.6 Every Accessible Taxicab Driver shall ensure wheelchairs are securely strapped down prior
to providing an Accessible Taxicab Service.
L4.7 Every Licensee shall ensure he/she meets and continues to meet the respective
requirements of Sections6,7,8,9, l_0, t1.,12,L3,'J,4 and l-5 of this by-law.
SECTION 15: REFUSAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATTON OF LTCENCES
1-5.1- TheLicensingOfficershall refusetograntaLicenceorrenewaLicenceiftheApplicanthas
not satisfied all of the requirements of this by-law, or on the grounds of reasonable belief
that the person will not carry on or engage in the business in accordance with law or with
honesty and integrity.
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15.2 The Licensing Officer may, at any time for just cause, including failure to comply with any
of the provisions of th¡s bylaw, suspend the licence issued to any person under this by-law.
The former licensee shall be informed that they may appeal this decision to the Board. The
Board after hearing the appeal may either continue such suspension for such period of time
as it shall determine, or may reinstate such licence, or if the circumstances warrant such
action, may revoke said licence.
L5.3 The Licensing Officer shall refuse to grant a Licence or renew a Licence under this by-law
by reason of the grounds that the conduct of the person applying for or holding the licence,
or where the person is a corporation, that the conduct of the corporat¡on's officers,
directors, employees or agents, affords reasonable grounds for belief that the person will
not carry on or engage in the business in accordance with the law or with honesty and
integrity.
15.4 The Board may suspend or revoke any Licence granted under this by-law for failure to
comply with any of the provisions of this by-law or conditions imposed by the Licensing
Officer.
1-5.5 lmmediately upon suspension or revocation of a licence, the Licensee shall be sufficiently
notified in writing by the Licensing Officer to ensure a clear understanding of the
suspension or revocation.
1-5.6 Where the Licensing Officer refuses to issue a Licence under this by-law, or where the
Board has suspended or revoked a Licence, the Applicant or Licensee may appeal this
decision to the Board by filing with the Board, an appeal in writing, of the said decision
within fifteen (1-5) calendar days of being notified.
LS.7 The Board upon receiving an appeal from an Applicant shall conduct a hearing pursuant
to the procedures set out in the Stotutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. 5.22, as
amended.
i.5.8 The Board may, after the appropriate hearing is conducted, issue a Licence, refuse to issue
a Licence, revoke a Licence, suspend a Licence or place conditions upon holding a licence,
and may make any suspension of a Licence subject to such terms or conditions as the
Board may prescribe and a decision made pursuant to the exercise of these powers is final
and binding upon the applicant or any Licensee.
15.9 When the Province of Ontario driver's licence of an Applicant or Licensee has been
cancelled, suspended or revoked, any licence issued under this by-law shall be deemed to
be suspended as of the date of the cancellation, suspension or revocation of the Province
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of Ontario driver's licence
15.L0 When a licence has been suspended or revoked by the Board or the Licensing Officer, the
Licensee shall attend at the Ontario Provincial Police, County of Wellington Detachment
to return the licence, and/or the applicable vehicle plate within twenty-four (24) hours of
receipt of written notification of the suspension or revocation.
1-5.1-1- AnyPoliceOfficeroftheOntarioProvincialPoliceorPoliceCadetoftheOntarioProvincial
Police may enter upon the business premises or residence of an Owner or Driver for the
purpose of receiving ortaking the suspended or revoked license and/or vehicle plate, as
applicable.
15.L2 lt shall be an offence to fail to deliver a suspended or revoked licence and/or vehicle plate
to the Licensing officer or to obstruct any enforcement officer from retrieving the same.
SECTION16: ENFORCEMENT
1-6.1 The provisions of this by-law may be enforced by any Police Officer of the Ontario
Provincial Police or Police Cadet of the Ontario Provincial Police and/or a bylaw officer
appointed by the County of Wellington for the administration and enforcement of this by-
law.
L6.2 Any person who hinders or obstructs a person lawfully carrying out the enforcement of
this by-law is guilty of an offence.
SECTION 17: OFFENCE AND PENALTIES
L7.L Any person who contravenes any provisions of this by-law, including any Schedule
attached hereto, is guilty of an offence under the Provincial OffencesAcf R.SO. 1-990 c.P.33
as amended.
17.2 A director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the contravention of any
provision of this by-law, including any Schedule attached hereto, is guilty of an offence.
L7.3 A person convicted under this by-law is liable to a maximum fine of 525,000.00 upon a
first conviction and a maximum fine of 550,000.00 for any subsequent conviction.
17.4 Despite Section 17(3), where the person convicted is a corporation, the corporation is
liable to a'maximum fine upon a first conviction and a maximum fine of 51-00,000.00 for
any su bsequent conviction.
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L7.5 lf this by-law is contravened and a conviction entered, in addition to any other remedy
and to any penalty imposed by this by-law, the court is which the conviction has been
entered and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter may make an order,
(a) Prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted;
and
(b) Requiring the person convicted to correct the contravention in the manner and
within the period that the court considers appropriate.
SECTION 18: GENERAL
i.8.1- lf any provision or part of a provision of this by-law is declared by any court or tribunal of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or inoperative, in whole or in part, or inoperative in
particular circumstances, the balance of the by-law, or its application in other
circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue to be in fullforce and effect.
L8.2 ln this by-law, unless the contrary intention is indicated, words used in singular shall
include the plural and words used in the male gender shall include the female gender and
a corporation or vice versa where applicable.
18.3 lf there is a conflict between a provision of this by-law and a provision of any other County
by-law, then the more restrictive provision shall apply.
LB.4 Unless otherwise stated, the requirements of the Schedules to this by-law shall be in
addition to all other requirements of this by-law.
SECTION 19: EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL
L9.1_
L9.2
By-Law Number t2-12 (5287-12) and any amendments thereto are hereby
repealed.
This by-law shall come into force and take effect upon being passed.
Passed in Open Councilon April 2nd,2OL9
, Allan Alls
Deputy Clerk, Lisa CamPion
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SCHEDULE ''A''
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Accessible Taxica b/Taxica b/Limousine
Transfer
Accessible
Vehicle Pli
Accessible Taxicab/Taxica b/Limousine
Dríver's Licence
LICENCE
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N/A
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SCHEDULE'8"
FEES
s7,253.00 + s0.18/TRIP
52,469.00 + S0.18/TRIP
SSOz.oo + 50.18/TRIP
LICENCE
Vehicle for Hire
Class "4" - 100+ Vehicles
Class "8" - 25-99 Vehicles
Class "C" - L-24 Vehicles
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SCHEDUIE "C"
Tariff Card
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WETTINGTON
Accessible Taxica
Taxicab Com
Tariff Amount:
Know vour
you have the right to a receipt
you have the right to know the licence number of your driver
you have the right to a clean and mechanically safe vehicle
you have the right to a smoke free vehicle
you have the right to negotiate a fare
lf you have any questions or concerns please call the County of Wellington at 5L9.837.26OO x
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Please be advised the Driver has
the right to charge an additional
amount to assist in the loading and
unloading of merchandise except
for the storage of or assistance
with mobility aids
lnitialfare
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Per Kilometre
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