Bylaw No. 9651 - The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Bylaw No. 9651
The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019
Codified to Bylaw No. 10136
(December 17, 2025)
Table of Contents
Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 1
PART I - Short Title and Interpretation ....................................................................... 2
1.
Short Title ..................................................................................................... 2
2.
Definitions ..................................................................................................... 2
PART II - Licensing ....................................................................................................... 7
DIVISION I - General Licensing Matters ........................................................... 7
3.
General Authority ......................................................................................... 7
4.
Types of Licences ........................................................................................ 7
5.
Number of Taxi Licences .............................................................................. 7
6.
Licence Required ......................................................................................... 8
7.
Advertising .................................................................................................... 9
8.
Licence Fees ................................................................................................ 9
9.
Licence Conditions ....................................................................................... 9
9.1 Changes to Information in Licence Applications ......................................... 10
9.2 No Applications for One Year Period .......................................................... 10
10. Property of the City ..................................................................................... 10
11. Confidentiality ............................................................................................. 11
DIVISION II - Taxi Driver Licence .................................................................... 11
12. Application for Taxi Driver's Licence .......................................................... 11
13. Issuance of Taxi Driver's Licence ............................................................... 12
DIVISION III - Taxi Broker and Transportation Network Company Licence 13
14. Licence Application .................................................................................... 13
15. Licence Issue ............................................................................................. 14
DIVISION IV - Taxi and Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence ....................... 15
15.1 Definitions ................................................................................................... 15
16. Application for Taxi or Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence ....................... 15
17. Issuance of Taxi or Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence ........................... 17
18. Disposition of Taxi or Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence ........................ 18
19. Issuing Taxi Owner Plates .......................................................................... 18
20. Transfer of Taxi Owner Plates .................................................................... 18
DIVISION V - Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence .................... 19
21. Term of Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences ......................... 19
22. Method of Issuing and Redistributing Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
Licences ..................................................................................................... 19
22.1 Lease Fees ................................................................................................. 20
23. Application for Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence ................ 20
24. Issuance of Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence ..................... 21
DIVISION VI - Enterprise Taxi Licence ........................................................... 22
25. Method of Issuing Licence .......................................................................... 22
26. Eligibility to Participate in the Enterprise Licence Distribution Lottery ........ 22
27. Application for Licence ............................................................................... 23
28. Enterprise Taxi Licence Distribution Lottery ............................................... 24
29. Issuance of Licence .................................................................................... 25
30. Term of Licence .......................................................................................... 26
31. Use of Licence ............................................................................................ 27
DIVISION VII - Licence Expiration and Renewal ............................................ 27
32. Licence Expiry ............................................................................................ 27
33. Licence Renewal ........................................................................................ 27
PART III - Operational Requirements ........................................................................ 28
DIVISION I - Fares ............................................................................................ 28
34. Fares to be Charged .................................................................................. 28
35. Fares to be Paid ......................................................................................... 29
36. Engaging Taximeter ................................................................................... 29
DIVISION II - Taxi Cleaning Amount ............................................................... 29
37. Charging a Cleaning Amount ..................................................................... 29
38. Appealing a Cleaning Amount .................................................................... 30
DIVISION III - TNC Driver Obligations ............................................................ 30
39. TNC Driver ................................................................................................. 30
40. TNC Driver Responsibilities ........................................................................ 30
41. Street Hailing .............................................................................................. 33
42. Accepting Payment .................................................................................... 33
DIVISION IV - Transportation Network Company Obligations ..................... 33
43. Transportation Network Company Responsibilities .................................... 33
44. Dispatch Records ....................................................................................... 36
DIVISION V - Transportation Network ............................................................ 36
45. Transportation Network Features ............................................................... 36
DIVISION VI - Taxi Driver Obligations ............................................................ 37
46. Taxi Driver's Responsibilities ...................................................................... 37
DIVISION VII - Taxi Owner Obligations .......................................................... 41
47. Taxi Owner's Responsibilities ..................................................................... 41
DIVISION VIII - Taxi Broker Obligations ......................................................... 43
48. Taxi Broker's Responsibilities ..................................................................... 43
49. Fewer than 5% Wheelchair Accessible Taxis ............................................. 46
PART IV - Vehicle Requirements ............................................................................... 46
DIVISION I - General ........................................................................................ 46
50. Compliance ................................................................................................ 46
51. Vehicle Markings ........................................................................................ 46
52. Vehicle Cleanliness, Maintenance and Repair ........................................... 47
53. Vehicle Age ................................................................................................ 47
54. Vehicle Inspection and Safety .................................................................... 47
DIVISION II - Taxi Equipment .......................................................................... 48
55. Taxi Equipment .......................................................................................... 48
56. Taximeters .................................................................................................. 48
57. Global Positioning Systems ........................................................................ 49
58. In-Car Camera ............................................................................................ 49
PART V - Authority, Inspections and Enforcement Procedures............................. 50
DIVISION I - Authority ...................................................................................... 50
59. Delegation of Authority ............................................................................... 50
DIVISION II - Inspections ................................................................................. 50
60. Inspectors ................................................................................................... 50
61. Inspections ................................................................................................. 51
DIVISION III - Suspension and Cancellation of Licences ............................. 51
62. Licence Suspension and Cancellation ........................................................ 51
DIVISION IV - Right to Appeal Licence Conditions, Denial, Suspension or
Cancellation of Licence ................................................................................... 52
63. Right to Appeal ........................................................................................... 52
DIVISION V - Impoundment of Vehicle ........................................................... 53
64. Impoundment ............................................................................................. 53
PART VI - Offences and Penalties ............................................................................. 54
65. Offences and Penalties .............................................................................. 54
PART VII - Miscellaneous ........................................................................................... 56
66. Annual Reporting ........................................................................................ 56
67. Bylaw to Prevail .......................................................................................... 56
68. Bylaw No. 9070 Repealed .......................................................................... 56
69. Bylaw No 9548 Repealed ........................................................................... 56
70. Coming into Force ...................................................................................... 57
Schedule "A" - Fees ................................................................................................... 58
Schedule "B" - Fares .................................................................................................. 59
Bylaw No. 9651
The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019
Whereas subsection 4(1) of The Vehicles for Hire Act, S.S. 2018, c. V-3.2, permits
a city to make bylaws respecting the regulation and licensing of transportation networks
and transportation network companies;
Whereas section 10 of The Vehicles for Hire Regulations, c. V-3.2, Reg. 1, permits
a city to make bylaws requiring transportation network companies to establish a
complaints process for accepting, recording, reviewing and responding to complaints from
the public;
Whereas clause 8(1)(b) of The Cities Act, S.S. 2002, c. C-11.1, permits a city to
make bylaws in relation to the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of
people and property;
Whereas clause 8(1)(h) of The Cities Act permits a city to make bylaws in relation
to businesses, business activities and persons engaged in business;
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 8(3) of The Cities Act, the power to pass bylaws
includes the power to:
- regulate or prohibit;
- provide for a system of licences, inspections, permits or approvals;
- establish fees for the licence;
- prohibit any business until a licence has been granted or an inspection performed;
- impose terms and conditions on any licence;
- impose conditions that must be met before a licence is granted or renewed;
- provide for the duration of licences and their suspension or cancellation for failure
to comply with a term or condition of a bylaw or for any other reason specified in
the bylaw;
- provide for an appeal, the body that is to decide the appeal and related matters;
Whereas the City of Saskatoon desires to enact a bylaw to regulate and licence
vehicles for hire, including taxi services and transportation network companies, in the City
of Saskatoon;
Now therefore, the Council of the City of Saskatoon enacts:
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PART I
Short Title and Interpretation
Short Title
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019.
Definitions
2.
In this Bylaw:
(a)
"affiliated" means engaged in an arrangement to provide dispatch
services;
(b)
"bodily fluids" means feces, urine or vomit;
(c)
"business day" means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or
holiday;
(d)
"certificate of registration" means a certificate of registration
issued pursuant to The Traffic Safety Act;
(e)
"City" means the City of Saskatoon;
(f)
"class PT" means a class of vehicles established by the regulations
to The Traffic Safety Act;
(f.1)
"commercial curb fee" means a fee that the operator of the
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport:
(i)
charges taxis for each taxi trip that originates or terminates at
the airport; and
(ii)
permits taxis to charge to passengers;
(g)
"conviction" means a conviction or a guilty plea, and includes a
conviction of any business entity for which the applicant had, at the
time of the prescribed criminal offence leading to the conviction, a
management responsibility or a controlling interest;
(h)
"Council" means the Council of the City of Saskatoon;
(i)
"dispatch" means the act or service of sending or directing a:
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(i)
TNC vehicle, through a transportation network, to a person or
persons who have requested vehicle-for-hire service using a
transportation network; or
(ii)
taxi, by electronic or any other means, to a person or persons
who have requested a taxi including by use of a mobile
application, text message, internet web page, cell phone or
email communication;
(j)
"D409 certificate" means the Canadian Standards Association
standard D409-92, Motor Vehicle for the Transportation of Persons
with Physical Disabilities as amended from time to time by the
Canadian Standards Association;
(k)
"electronic payment system" means a system by which a
passenger may pay a fare by an immediate electronic withdrawal
from their bank account or charge to their credit card account;
(l)
"enterprise taxi licence" means a licence issued to a taxi driver
pursuant to this Bylaw through the enterprise taxi licence distribution
lottery;
(m)
"enterprise taxi licence distribution lottery" means the process
by which the City distributes enterprise taxi licences;
(n)
"General Manager" means the General Manager of Community
Services or a designate;
(o)
"owner plate" means a metal plate or decal issued by the City, to
be attached to a taxi, that identifies the licensee and the vehicle to
which the licence applies and applies to all licences whether
permanent, temporary or enterprise;
(p)
"person" means a person as defined in The Vehicles for Hire Act
and includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership and the heirs,
executors, administrators or other legal representatives of a person;
(q)
"positive" means that a notation, as referred to in subsection 6.3(2)
of the Criminal Records Act, is disclosed through a vulnerable sector
check;
(r)
"prescribed" means prescribed in The Vehicles for Hire
Regulations;
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(r.1)
"public emergency period" means the period during which an
order of the chief medical health officer issued pursuant to
subsection 2-59.1(2) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act, or an
emergency declaration ordered pursuant to The Emergency
Planning Act, is in force;
(s)
"service animal" means an animal that has specialized training to
provide services to a person with a disability;
(t)
"street hailing" means offering, soliciting, or accepting offers to
provide transportation, or providing transportation, to passengers
that is not vehicle-for-hire service;
(u)
"taxi" means a taxi as defined in The Vehicles for Hire Act;
(v)
"taxi broker" means a person licensed under this Bylaw who
accepts calls in any manner for the dispatch of taxis and who
dispatches taxis;
(w)
"taxi brokerage" means the general business of a taxi broker and
shall be deemed to include the land and premises where the
business is carried on;
(x)
"taxi driver" means a person licensed to drive a taxi pursuant to this
Bylaw, whether the taxi owner or an agent, lessee or employee of
the taxi owner;
(y)
"taxi licence" means a licence from the City that grants to the holder
thereof the running rights to operate a taxi in the City;
(z)
"taxi owner" means a person granted a taxi licence to operate a taxi
in the City;
(aa)
"temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence" means a licence
from the City that grants to the holder thereof the running rights to
operate a temporary wheelchair accessible taxi in the City;
(bb)
"TNC" means a transportation network company;
(cc)
"TNC driver" means an affiliated driver as defined in The Vehicles
For Hire Regulations;
(dd)
"TNC vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in The Vehicles for Hire
Act and used to provide vehicle-for-hire service;
(ee)
"transportation network" means a transportation network as
defined in The Vehicles for Hire Act;
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(ff)
"transportation network company" means a transportation
network company as defined in The Vehicles for Hire Act;
(gg)
"transportation network company licence" means a licence
issued to a transportation network company pursuant to clause
15(1)(a);
(hh)
"trip data" means:
(i)
for transportation network companies, information collected
and maintained by a transportation network company
respecting the dispatching and conveyance of passengers by
TNC drivers and includes the following:
(A)
the time a request for the dispatch of a vehicle is
received by the transportation network;
(B)
the time a TNC driver accepts the dispatch of a vehicle
through the transportation network;
(C)
the time the trip begins;
(D)
the time the trip concludes;
(E)
passenger wait time;
(F)
trips cancelled by the TNC driver;
(G)
trips for which the passenger did not appear;
(H)
whether the trip involved the conveyance of a person
with a disability related to mobility;
(I)
the number of trips per month for each wheelchair
accessible TNC vehicle; and
(ii)
for taxi brokers, information collected and maintained by a taxi
broker respecting the dispatching and conveyance of
passengers by taxis affiliated with the taxi broker and includes
the following:
(A)
the time a call is received requesting the dispatch of a
taxi;
(B)
the time a taxi driver accepts the dispatch of a taxi;
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(C)
the time a taxi driver engages the taximeter for that
dispatched call;
(D)
the time a taxi driver turns the taximeter off at the
conclusion of the trip;
(E)
passenger wait time;
(F)
trips cancelled by the taxi driver;
(G)
trips for which the passenger did not appear;
(H)
whether the trip involved the conveyance of a person
with a disability related to mobility;
(I)
the number of trips per month for each wheelchair
accessible taxi;
(J)
with respect to a trip involving an enterprise taxi
licence, the enterprise taxi licence number and taxi
driver photo identification for that trip, in addition to all
information mentioned in articles (A) to (I);
(ii)
"vehicle-for-hire inspector" means a person employed by the City
and authorized by the General Manager to act as a vehicle-for-hire
inspector for the purposes of this Bylaw;
(jj)
"vehicle-for-hire service" means vehicle-for-hire service as
defined in The Vehicles for Hire Act;
(kk)
"vulnerable sector check" means a verification as referred to in
subsection 6.3(3) of the Criminal Records Act;
(ll)
"wheelchair accessible taxi" and "wheelchair accessible TNC
vehicle" mean a vehicle that:
(i)
is specifically designed to carry persons with disabilities
related to mobility;
(ii)
is equipped with a mechanical device that can load, transport
and unload a person using a wheelchair or other mobility aid
without that person having to leave the wheelchair or other
mobility aid; and
(iii)
complies with Canadian Standards Association standard
D409-92, Motor Vehicle for the Transportation of Persons with
Physical Disabilities;
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(mm) "wheelchair accessible taxi licence" means a licence from the
City that grants to the holder thereof the running rights to operate a
wheelchair accessible taxi in the City.
PART II
Licensing
DIVISION I
General Licensing Matters
General Authority
3.
The City shall have the power to:
(a)
limit the number of taxis that may operate in the City;
(b)
determine the types of licences that may be granted; and
(c)
determine the manner in which any licence is to be allocated.
Types of Licences
4.
The City may issue the following licences:
(a)
Taxi Licence;
(b)
Taxi Broker's Licence;
(c)
Taxi Driver's Licence;
(d)
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence;
(e)
Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence;
(f)
Enterprise Taxi Licence;
(g)
Transportation Network Company Licence.
Number of Taxi Licences
5.
(1)
The City may issue up to 160 taxi licences.
(2)
In addition to the taxi licences mentioned in subsection (1), the City may
issue up to:
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(a)
35 enterprise taxi licences with terms ending June 28, 2024;
(b)
16 enterprise taxi licences with terms ending June 28, 2028;
(c)
five wheelchair accessible taxi licences; and
(d)
35 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences.
Licence Required
6.
(1)
No person shall:
(a)
subject to subsection (3), drive a taxi in the City unless that person
holds a valid taxi driver licence;
(b)
drive a taxi as an enterprise taxi in the City unless that person holds
a valid enterprise taxi licence;
(c)
operate a taxi in the City unless that person holds a valid taxi licence,
wheelchair accessible taxi licence or temporary wheelchair
accessible taxi licence;
(d)
carry on business of a taxi brokerage in the City unless that person
holds a valid taxi broker licence; and
(e)
dispatch or participate in the dispatching of vehicle-for-hire services
or offer, use or facilitate a transportation network in the City unless
that person holds a valid transportation network company licence.
(2)
In addition to the licence mentioned in subsection (1), a taxi broker and a
transportation network company shall also obtain a general business
licence from the City.
(3)
If a taxi driver is affiliated with a brokerage carrying on business in a
jurisdiction outside the City, and the brokerage is not licensed to carry on
business in the City, the driver may drive a taxi from that brokerage in the
City without a licence if:
(a)
the trip originates outside the City and terminates with the passenger
being dropped off at a single destination within the City; or
(b)
the trip originates and terminates outside the City, provided that:
(i)
the entire trip constitutes a single fare;
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(ii)
at least one passenger who started the trip outside the City is
also a passenger when the trip terminates; and
(iii)
the entire trip occurs on the same calendar day.
(4)
"Trip" for the purposes of clause (3)(b) includes any conveyance of the
passenger who originally engaged the service outside the City limits on the
day the trip originated, provided that the ultimate destination is a return to
outside the City limits.
Advertising
7.
(1)
No person shall hold themself out to be licensed under this Bylaw unless
they are so licensed.
(2)
No person shall advertise the provision of any taxi services or vehicle-for-
hire services unless they hold a valid and subsisting licence under this
Bylaw.
Licence Fees
8.
(1)
No person shall be licensed under this Bylaw until payment of the fee
established by Schedule "A" is received by the City.
(2)
All fees paid to the City pursuant to this Bylaw are non-refundable, including
fees paid in respect to licences that are suspended or cancelled or
applications that are denied.
Licence Conditions
9.
(1)
The City may impose any terms and conditions on a licence issued pursuant
to this Part that are consistent with the intent of this Bylaw if the City is
satisfied that:
(a)
it is necessary to ensure compliance with any duties imposed on the
licensee pursuant to this Bylaw;
(b)
it is necessary to ensure the integrity of the licensing scheme in this
Bylaw; and
(c)
it is appropriate and in the public interest to do so.
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(2)
Every wheelchair accessible taxi licence and temporary wheelchair
accessible taxi licence shall be subject to a condition that priority is given to
the conveyance of passengers with a disability related to mobility.
(3)
Every licensee shall comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions of
the licence.
Changes to Information in Licence Applications
9.1
Licensees, or taxi brokerages in the case of taxi licences or wheelchair accessible
taxi licences, must notify the City immediately of any changes to any of the
information provided in their application for a licence or licence renewal.
No Applications for One Year Period
9.2
(1)
Unless otherwise permitted by the City, no person shall apply for a licence
or licence renewal within one year of the date that their:
(a)
application for a licence or licence renewal was denied; or
(b)
licence was suspended or cancelled.
(2)
In the event a person submits an application contrary to subsection (1), the
City may, notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, deny the
application and advise the person of the date after which they may submit
a new application.
(3)
There is no right of appeal in respect to an application that has been denied
pursuant to subsection (2).
Property of the City
10.
(1)
The following licences issued pursuant to this Bylaw remain at all times the
sole property of the City and do not confer any property rights:
(a)
temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences;
(b)
taxi driver licences and photo identification;
(c)
enterprise taxi licences;
(d)
transportation network company licences.
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(2)
A licensee or other person in possession of a licence mentioned in
subsection (1) shall not sell, assign, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of
or give up control of the licence, except in accordance with this Bylaw, and
shall surrender the licence to the City immediately if requested by the City.
(3)
A taxi broker's licence shall not be assigned or transferred.
Confidentiality
11.
Subject to section 28, the information provided by an applicant in pursuit of a
licence under this Part shall be maintained by the City on a confidential basis,
subject to the provisions of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
DIVISION II
Taxi Driver Licence
Application for Taxi Driver's Licence
12.
(1)
An application for a taxi driver's licence shall be made to the City on such
forms and accompanied by such information as established by the City.
(2)
The application shall include the following information:
(a)
the applicant's full name;
(b)
the applicant's date of birth;
(c)
the applicant's current address and telephone number;
(d)
a letter from a taxi broker on company letterhead confirming its
affiliation with the applicant taxi driver;
(e)
written proof that the applicant holds a valid and subsisting
prescribed class of Saskatchewan Driver's Licence issued by
Saskatchewan Government Insurance;
(f)
a criminal record check that meets the prescribed requirements and
includes a vulnerable sector check;
(g)
the applicant's certificate of approval from the Saskatoon Police
Service;
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(h)
written proof that the applicant has completed any training program
approved and required by the City;
(i)
the issuing jurisdiction and the effective dates of any licence or permit
held by the applicant to drive a taxi and whether such licence or
permit has been denied, revoked or suspended, and if so, the reason
or reasons therefor.
(3)
If a taxi driver is using electronic means including a mobile application, text
message, internet web page, cell phone or email communication to dispatch
their taxi, the taxi driver shall also require a taxi broker's licence.
(4)
The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by
Schedule "A".
Issuance of Taxi Driver's Licence
13.
(1)
Within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application for a taxi driver's
licence, together with the applicable fee, the City shall either:
(a)
issue a licence, with or without conditions; or
(b)
deny the application for a licence.
(2)
The City shall approve a licence unless one or more of the following is
determined to be true:
(a)
the applicant is less than 18 years of age;
(b)
the applicant failed to provide information as required by section 12
or has provided false or misleading information in the application;
(c)
the applicant has been convicted of a prescribed criminal offence.
The fact that a conviction is being appealed shall have no effect
under this clause;
(d)
the applicant's driving privileges or Saskatchewan Driver's Licence
have been suspended, cancelled, revoked or invalidated for any
reason;
(e)
the applicant has an outstanding warrant for arrest or committal
under the Criminal Code;
(f)
the licence fee established by Schedule "A" has not been paid.
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(3)
The licence, if granted, shall contain the following information:
(a)
the name of the person to whom the licence is granted;
(b)
the conditions, if any, attaching to the licence;
(c)
the number of the taxi driver's licence issued to the applicant;
(d)
the date of issue of the licence.
(4)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (3), the licensee shall also be
issued photo identification.
(5)
If the application is denied, the City shall provide the applicant with a copy
of its decision together with written reasons for the decision.
DIVISION III
Taxi Broker and Transportation Network Company Licence
Licence Application
14.
(1)
An application for a taxi broker licence or transportation network company
licence shall be made to the City on such forms and accompanied by such
information as established by the City.
(2)
The application shall include the following information:
(a)
the applicant's full name;
(b)
the applicant's current address and telephone number;
(c)
for a taxi broker licence:
(i)
a copy of the applicant's business licence issued by the City
confirming the location of the applicant's business;
(ii)
proof that the applicant has a system for receiving requests
and dispatching taxis licensed pursuant to this Bylaw and
forming part of the broker's fleet, and confirmation that the
system will not interfere with any other taxi broker, taxi owner
or fleet of vehicles;
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(iii)
the issuing jurisdiction and the effective dates of any licence
or permit held by the applicant to provide dispatch services to
a taxi and whether such licence or permit has been denied,
cancelled, revoked or suspended, and if so, the reason or
reasons therefor;
(d)
for a transportation network company licence:
(i)
a copy of the applicant's business licence issued by the City;
(ii)
proof in a form satisfactory to the City that the applicant has a
transportation network;
(iii)
proof in a form satisfactory to the City that the applicant has
insurance in compliance with section 7 and section 8 of
The Vehicles for Hire Act.
(3)
The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by
Schedule "A".
Licence Issue
15.
(1)
Within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application for a taxi broker
licence or a transportation network company licence, together with the
applicable fee, the City shall either:
(a)
issue a licence, with or without conditions; or
(b)
deny the application for a licence.
(2)
The City shall approve a licence unless one or more of the following is
determined to be true:
(a)
(i)
in the case of an individual, the individual is less than 18 years
of age;
(ii)
in the case of a partnership, the managing partner is less than
18 years of age;
(iii)
in the case of a corporation, the managing director is less than
18 years of age;
(b)
the applicant failed to provide information as required by section 14
or has provided false or misleading information in the application;
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(c)
the fee established by Schedule "A" has not been paid.
(3)
The licence, if granted, shall contain the following information:
(a)
the name of the person to whom the licence is granted;
(b)
the expiration date of the licence;
(c)
the conditions, if any, attaching to the licence;
(d)
the number of the business licence issued to the applicant;
(e)
the address of the taxi brokerage or transportation network company.
(4)
If the application is denied, the City shall provide the applicant with a copy
of its decision together with written reasons for the decision.
DIVISION IV
Taxi and Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
Definitions
15.1 In this Division, "applicant" means the person to whom the licence being applied
for will be issued.
Application for Taxi or Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
16.
(1)
An application for a taxi licence or a wheelchair accessible taxi licence shall
be made to the City:
(a)
by the taxi brokerage to which the applicant is affiliated; and
(b)
on such forms and accompanied by such information as required by
the City.
(2)
The application shall include the following information:
(a)
the applicant's full name;
(b)
the applicant's current address and telephone number;
(c)
written proof of vehicle registration and insurance for the taxi
identifying the applicant as the owner of the vehicle and a class PT
designation;
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(d)
written proof of the taxi broker with which the taxi licence or
wheelchair accessible taxi licence is affiliated;
(e)
proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2 Million identifying the
City as an additional insured;
(f)
a validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate for the taxi completed
by a Saskatchewan Government Insurance accredited mechanic
dated no earlier than 90 days prior to the licence application;
(g)
the issuing jurisdiction and the effective dates of any other licence or
permit held by the applicant to operate a taxi, and whether such
licence or permit has been denied, cancelled or suspended, and if
so, the reason or reasons therefor.
(3)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (3), an application for a
wheelchair accessible taxi licence shall include a valid D409 certificate.
(4)
The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by Schedule
"A".
(5)
If a taxi owner intends to drive a taxi, the taxi owner shall also require a taxi
driver licence.
(6)
If a taxi owner is using electronic means including a mobile application, text
message, internet web page, cell phone or email communication to dispatch
their taxi, the taxi owner shall also require a taxi broker's licence.
(7)
Taxi owners shall hold a separate licence for each taxi or wheelchair
accessible taxi.
(8)
If the applicant for a taxi licence or a wheelchair accessible taxi licence is a
partnership, the application must:
(a)
be completed by one of the partners;
(b)
disclose the identity of all other partners; and
(c)
include all of the information required by subsections (2) and (3).
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Issuance of Taxi or Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
17.
(1)
Within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application for a taxi licence or
a wheelchair accessible taxi licence, together with the applicable fee, the
City shall either:
(a)
issue a licence, with or without conditions; or
(b)
deny the application for a licence.
(2)
The City shall approve a licence unless one or more of the following is
determined to be true:
(a)
(i)
in the case of an individual, the individual is less than 18 years
of age;
(ii)
in the case of a partnership, the managing partner is less than
18 years of age;
(iii)
in the case of a corporation, the managing director is less than
18 years of age;
(b)
the applicant failed to provide information as required by section 16
or has provided false or misleading information in the application;
(c)
the fee established by Schedule "A" has not been paid.
(3)
The licence, if granted, shall contain the following information:
(a)
the name of the person to whom the licence is granted;
(b)
the number of the business licence issued to the applicant;
(c)
the expiration date of the licence;
(d)
the conditions, if any, attaching to the licence;
(e)
the taxi plate number;
(f)
the name of the taxi broker with which the applicant is affiliated.
(4)
If the application is denied, the City shall provide the applicant with a copy
of its decision together with written reasons for the decision.
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Disposition of Taxi or Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
18.
(1)
Taxi licences and wheelchair accessible taxi licences may be sold, gifted,
bequeathed or otherwise transferred upon:
(a)
compliance by the transferee with all administrative and statutory
requirements for obtaining and holding a taxi licence or a wheelchair
accessible taxi licence;
(b)
submission by the transferee of a completed application form,
including supporting documentation, to the City in accordance with
section 16; and
(c)
submission by the transferee of the complete bill of sale for the taxi
licence or wheelchair accessible taxi licence including the sale price.
(2)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), the transferee of a
wheelchair accessible taxi licence must also submit a current D409
certificate to the City.
(3)
When transferring a licence under this section, the transferor shall, in all
cases, surrender the licence to the City for cancellation. The transferor shall
also surrender the owner plate to the City for cancellation, if required. The
City shall issue a new licence to the transferee containing the information
required by subsection 17(3), and a new owner plate, if required.
Issuing Taxi Owner Plates
19.
Upon issuing a taxi licence or a wheelchair accessible taxi licence, the City shall
also provide the licensee with an owner plate for the vehicle.
Transfer of Taxi Owner Plates
20.
(1)
An owner plate may be moved from one vehicle to another if:
(a)
the vehicle to which the plate is assigned requires repairs or
servicing, and is temporarily unavailable for service; or
(b)
the vehicle to which the plate is assigned is being permanently
replaced with a different vehicle.
(2)
If transferring an owner plate, the taxi owner shall immediately, within the
business hours of City Hall:
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(a)
provide the City with:
(i)
a validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate for the
replacement vehicle; and
(ii)
a certificate of vehicle registration for the replacement vehicle
showing a class PT designation;
(b)
pay the owner plate replacement fee established by Schedule "A" to
the City; and
(c)
return the owner plate from the original vehicle to the City.
(3)
Upon receipt of the materials mentioned in subsection (2), the City shall
issue a new owner plate for the replacement vehicle.
DIVISION V
Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
Term of Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences
21.
(1)
A temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence issued to a taxi owner
expires on June 30, 2032, regardless of the date of issue.
(2)
A temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence issued to a taxi brokerage:
(a)
is valid as of May 1, 2024 or, in the case of a licence issued after
May 1, 2024, as of the date of issue; and
(b)
expires on June 30, 2032, regardless of the date of issue.
Method of Issuing and Redistributing Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
Licences
22.
(1)
Temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences issued to taxi owners shall
be issued and redistributed as follows:
(a)
temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences will initially be issued
to any taxi owner who held a valid temporary wheelchair accessible
taxi licence as of April 24, 2024;
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(b)
in the event a taxi owner no longer qualifies for or requires their
temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence for any reason, or fails
to renew their licence within the required time, the following process
applies:
(i)
the licence shall be returned to the City;
(ii)
if the taxi has been sold, the new owner of the taxi may, within
the time required by the City, apply for a licence;
(iii)
if there is no new owner, or the new owner does not obtain a
licence within the time required by the City, the City may
redistribute the licence to a taxi brokerage in accordance with
the process set out in subsection (2).
(2)
Temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences issued to taxi brokerages
shall be issued and redistributed as follows:
(a)
the City shall provide every taxi brokerage with the option to apply
for one temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence;
(b)
subject to availability of licences, the option to apply for additional
temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences may be offered to taxi
brokerages based on fleet size of taxi licences mentioned in
subsection 5(1) and clause 5(2)(c), as determined by the City;
(c)
failure to apply for and obtain a licence within the time required by
the City may result in the City rescinding the option to apply and
providing this option to the next qualifying taxi brokerage;
(d)
in the event a taxi brokerage no longer qualifies for or requires a
licence for any reason, or fails to renew their licence within the
required time, the licence shall be returned to the City, and the City
may redistribute the licence in accordance with clauses (a), (b) and
(c).
Lease Fees
22.1 Lease fees shall not be charged for the use of a temporary wheelchair accessible
taxi licence. Only normal operating costs may be recovered.
Application for Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
23.
(1)
An application for a temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence shall be
made to the City on such forms and accompanied by such information as
established by the City.
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(2)
The application shall include the information required by subsections 16(2)
and (3).
Issuance of Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence
24.
(1)
Within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application for a temporary
wheelchair accessible taxi licence together with the fee established by
Schedule "A", the City shall either:
(a)
issue a licence, with or without conditions; or
(b)
deny the application for a licence.
(2)
The City shall approve a licence unless one or more of the following is
determined to be true:
(a)
the applicant is less than 18 years of age;
(b)
the applicant failed to provide information as required by section 16
or provided false or misleading information in the application;
(c)
the fee established by Schedule "A" has not been paid.
(3)
The licence, if granted, shall contain the following information:
(a)
the name of the person to whom the licence is granted;
(b)
the number of the business licence issued to the applicant;
(c)
the expiration date of the licence;
(d)
the conditions, if any, attaching to the licence;
(e)
the taxi plate number;
(f)
the name of the taxi broker with which the applicant is affiliated.
(4)
If the application is denied, the City shall provide the applicant with a copy
of its decision together with written reasons for the decision.
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DIVISION VI
Enterprise Taxi Licence
Method of Issuing Licence
25.
(1)
The City may, in its discretion, issue enterprise taxi licences, at such times
and in such numbers as may be necessary to meet the demand for such
services.
(2)
Enterprise taxi licences shall be distributed using the lottery system
described in this Division.
Eligibility to Participate in the Enterprise Licence Distribution Lottery
26.
(1)
In this section,
(a)
"closely connected person" means the agent, business partner or
family member of an applicant;
(b)
"controlling interest" means an interest that a person has in a
corporation if the person beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, or
exercises control or direction over shares of the corporation carrying
more than 25% of the voting rights attached to all issued shares of
the corporation;
(c)
"family" means the spouse, parent or child of an applicant;
(d)
"senior officer" means a member of the board of directors, the
president, any vice-president, the secretary, the treasurer or the
general manager of a corporation or any other person who performs
functions for the corporation similar to those normally performed by
a person occupying any of those offices;
(e)
"spouse" means:
(i)
the legally married spouse of a person, with whom the person
is cohabiting; or
(ii)
a person who has cohabited with another person as spouses
continuously for a period of not less than two years.
(2)
The intent of the lottery is to distribute enterprise taxi licences to licensed
taxi drivers only.
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(3)
A taxi driver is ineligible to participate in the enterprise taxi licence
distribution lottery if:
(a)
the taxi driver holds or has held any licence issued pursuant to clause
4(a), (b), (d) or (e) at any time within the two years immediately
preceding the date of the lottery draw;
(b)
someone in the taxi driver's family currently owns or has owned a
taxi licence at any time within the two years immediately preceding
the lottery draw; or
(c)
the taxi driver or a closely connected person has a controlling interest
in, or is a senior officer of, a corporation that owns or has owned a
taxi licence at any time within the two years immediately preceding
the lottery draw.
(4)
In order to participate in the lottery, the applicant must:
(a)
hold a valid and subsisting prescribed class of Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence issued by Saskatchewan Government Insurance;
(b)
hold a valid taxi driver's licence, including photo identification issued
by the City;
(c)
be affiliated with a taxi broker carrying on business and licensed by
the City;
(d)
have, at a minimum, four years' experience driving a taxi in the City
as at the date of the application; and
(e)
have driven a taxi in the City at least four shifts per week, each week
in the past 52 weeks, excluding vacation time, medical leave and any
public emergency period.
(5)
A taxi driver may submit only one application per lottery draw. If a taxi driver
submits more than one application, the taxi driver shall be ineligible to
participate in that lottery draw.
Application for Licence
27.
(1)
An application to participate in the lottery shall be made to the City on such
forms and accompanied by such information as established by the City.
(2)
The application shall include the following information:
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(a)
the applicant's full name;
(b)
the applicant's date of birth;
(c)
the applicant's current address and telephone number;
(d)
the applicant's current taxi driver licence number.
(3)
The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by
Schedule "A".
Enterprise Taxi Licence Distribution Lottery
28.
(1)
The enterprise taxi licence distribution lottery shall be conducted in
accordance with this section.
(2)
Applications to participate in the lottery that meet the requirements of
section 27 shall, once received by the City, be marked for identification and
placed into a lottery pool.
(3)
The number of enterprise taxi licences to be issued from the lottery pool
shall be determined by the City in advance of the lottery.
(4)
All applications for the lottery shall be drawn and numbered in the order in
which they are drawn.
(5)
The City shall conduct the lottery in public, with the names of the first drawn
applicants, being the applicants who are expected to be notified that they
are eligible to be issued a licence, being announced as they are drawn.
(6)
Successful applicants shall be notified, in the order in which they were
drawn, that they are, subject to compliance with section 29, eligible to be
issued a licence.
(7)
Before notifying an applicant that they are eligible to be issued a licence,
the City shall:
(a)
verify that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria set out in section
26; and
(b)
determine the taxi broker for which the applicant intends to drive.
(8)
If the City determines that an applicant was ineligible to have participated in
the lottery:
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(a)
the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the City's decision
regarding eligibility together with written reasons for the decision;
and
(b)
the next eligible applicant drawn from the lottery pool shall be notified
that they are, subject to compliance with section 29, eligible to be
issued a licence.
Issuance of Licence
29.
(1)
(Repealed - Bylaw No. 9986 - April 24, 2024)
(2)
An enterprise taxi licence distribution lottery applicant shall, no later than 30
days from the date they are notified pursuant to section 28 that they are
eligible to be issued an enterprise taxi licence
(a)
provide the City with:
(i)
a validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate for the vehicle
to which the licence is granted which certificate must be
completed by a Saskatchewan Government Insurance
accredited mechanic and be dated within the previous six
months;
(ii)
written proof of vehicle registration and insurance for the taxi
identifying the applicant as the owner of the vehicle and a
class PT designation; and
(iii)
payment of the fee established by Schedule "A"; and
(b)
present the vehicle to the City for a general taxi and meter inspection.
(3)
If the applicant satisfies the conditions in subsection (2), the City shall
approve the licence.
(4)
If the applicant fails to comply with subsection (2), the City may offer the
enterprise taxi licence to the next eligible applicant drawn from the lottery
pool.
(5)
The City shall provide each taxi broker with the names of the persons issued
enterprise taxi licences.
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Term of Licence
30.
(1)
An enterprise taxi licence shall be valid:
(a)
for 5 years commencing on June 29, 2019 and ending on
June 28, 2024, in the case of a licence issued prior to June 29, 2024;
and
(b)
for 4 years commencing on June 29, 2024 and ending on
June 28, 2028, in the case of a licence issued on or after June 29,
2024.
(2)
The licensee shall return the enterprise taxi licence to the City immediately
after the expiry of the term.
(3)
The licensee shall immediately surrender the enterprise taxi licence to the
City if:
(a)
the licensee ceases to operate the taxi for a minimum of 40 hours
per week, subject to subsection (4);
(b)
the licensee ceases to be the only taxi driver driving the taxi;
(c)
it is determined that the licensee has provided false or misleading
information in the application; or
(d)
the licensee's driving privileges or Saskatchewan Driver's Licence
have been suspended, cancelled, revoked or invalidated for any
reason.
(4)
The licensee may, without surrendering the enterprise taxi licence to the
City pursuant to clause (3)(a):
(a)
take up to a combined total of eight weeks per licence year for
vacation and medical leave, excluding any vacation or medical leave
used during a public emergency period; and
(b)
cease to operate the taxi for a minimum of 40 hours per week during
a public emergency period.
(4.1) The eight week period mentioned in clause (4)(a) includes any leave due to
sickness or other extenuating circumstances beyond the licencee's control.
(5)
In the event a licence is surrendered pursuant to subsection (3), the City
shall offer the licence to the next eligible applicant from the lottery pool.
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Use of Licence
31.
The licensee may choose the taxi broker for which the licensee will drive and may
change taxi brokers upon written notification to the City and payment of the
applicable fee as established by Schedule "A".
DIVISION VII
Licence Expiration and Renewal
Licence Expiry
32.
Unless renewed pursuant to section 33, a licence expires:
(a)
on the expiry date shown on the licence; or
(b)
if no expiry date is shown on the licence:
(i)
for a taxi broker licence, taxi driver licence or transportation
network company licence, one year from the date of its issue;
(ii)
for a taxi licence, wheelchair accessible taxi licence, or
temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence, on December
31 of the year in which the licence was issued; and
(iii)
for an enterprise taxi licence, on June 28 each year.
Licence Renewal
33.
(1)
An application to renew any licence under this Bylaw shall be received by
the City on or before the expiration date of the current licence.
(2)
The application shall be made on such forms and include such information
as established by the City.
(3)
When a licence is being renewed, the application shall include the
information set out in:
(a)
subsection 12(3), in the case of a taxi driver;
(b)
subsection 14(2), in the case of a taxi broker or transportation
network company; or
(c)
subsections 16(2) and (3), in the case of a taxi owner.
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(4)
The application shall include the applicable fee established by
Schedule "A".
(5)
Upon receipt of the completed application and the applicable fee, the City
shall either renew the licence with or without conditions, or issue a written
notice of intent to deny renewal of the licence.
(6)
The City shall approve the renewal provided that the applicant has fully
complied with all applicable requirements of this Bylaw.
(7)
If the renewal is denied, the City shall provide the applicant with a copy of
its decision together with written reasons for the decision.
(8)
Subject to an appeal pursuant to subsection 63(1), if the City denies a
renewal, no licence under this Bylaw shall be issued to the applicant for a
period of one year from the date of denial.
PART III
Operational Requirements
DIVISION I
Fares
Fares to be Charged
34.
(1)
A fare shall be charged for each vehicle-for-hire service trip or taxi trip in
accordance with Schedule "B".
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), if a taxi broker has a written contract with a
business or other entity to convey passengers, the flat rate charge per trip
as provided for in the written contract may be charged. A copy of the
contract shall be provided to the City upon request.
(3)
If, at the direction of the person who ordered the taxi, passengers are picked
up at different locations to be carried to the same destination, the taxi driver
shall charge no more than what the lawful charge would be for a continuous
trip from the starting location to the end destination.
(4)
If several passengers, each of whom has ordered taxi service, are carried
from the same location in one taxi to different destinations, each destination
shall be deemed to be the end of a trip, and at each destination the taxi
driver shall clear the taximeter and charge for each such trip the amount
recorded on the taximeter.
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(5)
If, at the direction of the person who ordered the taxi, passengers who
entered the taxi at the same location are to be carried to different
destinations, the taxi driver shall charge no more than what the lawful
charge would be for a continuous trip from the starting destination to the
end destination.
Fares to be Paid
35.
No person, having received vehicle-for-hire service or taxi service, shall fail or
neglect to pay the fare charged pursuant to section 34 at the conclusion of the trip.
Engaging Taximeter
36.
(1)
The taximeter must be engaged at the commencement of each taxi trip,
once the passenger is loaded into the taxi, regardless whether a fare is
being charged for the trip, or the taxi is being used on an hourly rate basis
or otherwise pursuant to a written contract.
(2)
The taximeter must remain engaged throughout a taxi trip and be
disengaged to the time off status only at the end of the trip once the
destination is reached.
(3)
The taximeter must reflect the vacant status once payment for the trip has
been received and the passenger has disembarked from the taxi.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the taximeter may be engaged prior to
loading a passenger only when the driver has been requested by the
passenger to wait for a period in excess of 5 minutes, or at the consent of
the passenger.
DIVISION II
Taxi Cleaning Amount
Charging a Cleaning Amount
37.
(1)
A taxi driver may include an amount, established by Schedule "B", in the
fare if a passenger soils the interior of the taxi with bodily fluids.
(2)
The amount mentioned in subsection (1) shall be clearly identified by the
taxi driver to the passenger when charged pursuant to section 34.
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(3)
No passenger, having soiled the interior of a taxi with bodily fluids, shall
neglect or fail to pay the amount mentioned in subsection (1) at the
conclusion of the trip.
Appealing a Cleaning Amount
38.
(1)
Notwithstanding subsection 37(3), if a passenger believes that an amount
has been improperly included in a fare pursuant to subsection 37(1), the
passenger may appeal to the General Manager.
(2)
If the General Manager determines that an amount has been improperly
included in a fare:
(a)
the taxi driver and the taxi broker may be found in contravention of
subsection 65(1); and
(b)
the General Manager may require the taxi driver or taxi broker to
refund the amount to the passenger.
DIVISION III
TNC Driver Obligations
TNC Driver
39.
No person shall provide vehicle-for-hire service unless that person is a TNC driver.
TNC Driver Responsibilities
40.
(1)
Every TNC driver shall:
(a)
be at least 18 years of age;
Driver Appearance and Behaviour
(b)
maintain a clean and properly groomed personal appearance,
dressing appropriately to provide a public service;
(c)
conduct themself in a courteous, prudent and safe manner;
Fares to be Charged
(d)
charge a fare as established by Schedule "B";
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Requirement to Provide Service
(e)
provide service to any person when dispatched through a
transportation network;
(f)
provide service to any passenger unless the passenger engages in
abusive, violent or threatening behaviour;
(g)
provide reasonable assistance to any passenger as requested or
required in the circumstances;
(h)
ensure that all trips are logged through the transportation network;
Most Economical Route
(i)
take the most economical route from the starting location to the end
destination unless otherwise directed by the passenger;
Number of Passengers
(j)
permit no more passengers than the number of seatbelts available
for use in the vehicle;
Passenger Property
(k)
take care of all property delivered or entrusted to them, or left in the
vehicle by any passenger;
(l)
at the conclusion of each trip:
(i)
take all reasonable steps to identify any property left in the
TNC vehicle by a passenger and return the property to the
passenger; and
(ii)
if the passenger cannot be located or the property cannot
otherwise reasonably be returned to the passenger, deliver
the property to the Lost & Found Department of the Saskatoon
Police Service within 48 hours of the conclusion of the trip;
Documents to be Kept in TNC Vehicle
(m)
ensure that the following are in the TNC vehicle at all times when
providing vehicle-for-hire service:
(i)
proof of their affiliation with a licensed transportation network
company;
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(ii)
their valid and subsisting prescribed class of Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence issued by Saskatchewan Government
Insurance;
(iii)
the validated vehicle inspection certificate, as required by
section 54;
Documents Produced Upon Request
(n)
produce, upon request by the City:
(i)
proof of their affiliation with a licensed transportation network
company;
(ii)
their valid and subsisting prescribed class of Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence issued by Saskatchewan Government
Insurance;
(iii)
the current certificate of registration for the TNC vehicle;
(iv)
the validated vehicle inspection certificate, as required by
section 54;
(v)
proof of valid insurance that meets the prescribed
requirements; and
(vi)
any other information pertaining to the operation of the TNC
vehicle requested by the City;
Reporting Requirements
(o)
immediately report to the transportation network company of:
(i)
being charged with or convicted of any prescribed criminal
offence; or
(ii)
suspension,
cancellation,
revocation,
invalidation
or
amendment of their driving privileges or Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence;
Vehicle Cleanliness, Maintenance and Repair
(p)
ensure that the TNC vehicle complies with Division I of Part IV;
(q)
upon request by the City, immediately produce the TNC vehicle to
the City for additional inspections to ensure compliance with this
Bylaw; and
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Service Animals
(r)
permit a passenger with a disability to be accompanied by their
service animal in the vehicle.
(2)
In addition to subsection (1), every TNC driver providing vehicle-for-hire
service in a wheelchair accessible TNC vehicle shall:
(a)
operate a wheelchair accessible TNC vehicle only when the vehicle
and its equipment comply with Canadian Standards Association
standard D409-92;
(b)
properly restrain every person in a wheelchair or other mobility aid;
and
(c)
produce a valid D409 certificate upon request by the City.
Street Hailing
41.
A TNC driver shall not engage in street hailing at any time and shall only provide
vehicle-for-hire service dispatched through a transportation network.
Accepting Payment
42.
A TNC driver shall not accept payment by cash, cheque or by means of an
electronic payment system that is separate from the transportation network.
DIVISION IV
Transportation Network Company Obligations
Transportation Network Company Responsibilities
43.
(1)
Every transportation network company shall:
Responsibility for Drivers
(a)
ensure that its TNC drivers:
(i)
are at least 18 years of age;
(ii)
hold a valid and subsisting prescribed class of Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence;
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(iii)
have valid insurance that complies with The Vehicles for Hire
Act and meets the prescribed requirements;
(iv)
have a criminal record check that meets the prescribed
requirements and includes a vulnerable sector check;
(v)
have not:
(A)
been charged with or convicted of any prescribed
criminal offence;
(B)
received a positive vulnerable sector check; or
(C)
had their driving privileges or their Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence suspended, cancelled, revoked or
invalidated for any reason;
(vi)
immediately report to it if:
(i)
they are charged with or convicted of any prescribed
criminal offence; or
(ii)
their driving privileges or their Saskatchewan Driver's
Licence
are
suspended,
cancelled,
revoked,
invalidated or amended for any reason; and
(vii)
otherwise conduct themselves in accordance with section 40;
Display of Information
(b)
ensure that the following information is available to all passengers of
a TNC driver providing vehicle-for-hire service:
(i)
transportation
network
company
name
and
contact
information;
(ii)
City contact information, as established by the City;
(iii)
TNC driver's first name and a current photograph of the TNC
driver's face;
(iv)
provincial licence plate, make and model of the vehicle;
(v)
the applicable fare in accordance with Schedule "B";
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Responsibility for Vehicles
(c)
only dispatch a vehicle if the vehicle:
(i)
has a current vehicle registration that complies with The
Vehicles for Hire Act;
(ii)
has valid insurance that complies with The Vehicles for Hire
Act and meets the prescribed requirements;
(iii)
has a validated vehicle inspection certificate, as required by
section 54;
(iv)
is marked in accordance with section 51; and
(v)
otherwise complies with Division I of Part IV;
Trip Data
(d)
collect trip data and retain the same pursuant to section 44;
(e)
report trip data to the City on a monthly basis. Trip data is to be
received by the City no later than the 15th day of each month for the
previous month;
(f)
remit the applicable per-trip fees and any surcharges in accordance
with Schedule "A";
Inspections
(g)
upon request by the City, immediately produce a vehicle to the City
for additional inspections to ensure compliance with this Bylaw;
Complaints Process
(h)
establish and maintain a documented complaints process to
promptly investigate and respond to complaints regarding service,
fares, or the condition or operation of any vehicle, received by the
transportation network company from the public; and
(i)
make all relevant data from the complaints process available for
inspection by the City upon request.
(2)
The information required by clause (1)(b) may be provided electronically
through the transportation network.
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Dispatch Records
44.
(1)
A transportation network company shall keep records related to all vehicles
and TNC drivers dispatched by it, including:
(a)
an account of all trips in the form established by the City;
(b)
a list of all TNC drivers and all vehicles used by TNC drivers;
(c)
information to confirm compliance with clauses 43(1)(a) and 43(1)(c);
and
(d)
any other information required by the City to ensure compliance with
this Bylaw.
(2)
A transportation network company shall keep all of the records required by
subsection (1) for a minimum of one year of the date of the record.
(3)
Upon request by the City, a transportation network company shall, within 10
days of the request, provide copies, or access to an electronic database, of
any record required to be kept by the transportation network company
pursuant to subsection (1).
DIVISION V
Transportation Network
Transportation Network Features
45.
A transportation network shall:
(a)
at the time of the request, disclose to the passenger requesting the
vehicle-for-hire service:
(i)
the first name and photograph of the TNC driver providing the
vehicle-for-hire service;
(ii)
a description of the make, model, colour and provincial licence
plate of the TNC vehicle;
(iii)
the applicable rate being charged for the trip;
(iv)
any variable or surge pricing for the trip; and
(v)
an estimate of the total fare for the trip;
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(b)
allow the passenger to track the location and route of the TNC
vehicle while en route to pick up the passenger and while carrying
the passenger;
(c)
provide the ability for the passenger to rate the TNC driver;
(d)
include a process by which the passenger accepts or refuses the
vehicle-for-hire service prior to the trip commencing and keep a
record of such acceptance or refusal;
(e)
provide an electronic payment system; and
(f)
provide an electronic receipt to the passenger at the end of the trip
or shortly thereafter that includes information confirming:
(i)
the total fare paid for the trip;
(ii)
the date, time and duration of the trip;
(iii)
the location at which the passenger was picked up and
location to which the passenger was driven;
(iv)
the first name of the TNC driver; and
(v)
the provincial licence plate number of the TNC vehicle.
DIVISION VI
Taxi Driver Obligations
Taxi Driver's Responsibilities
46.
(1)
Every taxi driver shall:
Driver Appearance and Behaviour
(a)
at all times when operating a taxi, maintain a clean and properly
groomed personal appearance, dressing appropriately to provide a
public service as per the policy established by the taxi broker;
(b)
at all times when operating a taxi, conduct themself in a courteous,
prudent and safe manner;
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Licence and Taxi Fares Visible
(c)
at all times when operating a taxi, have their taxi driver's licence,
including photo clearly visible to passengers;
(d)
at all times when operating a taxi, ensure that a clear decal indicating
the applicable taxi fares as established by Schedule "B" is affixed to
the interior of the taxi and is plainly visible to passengers;
Taxi Broker Affiliation
(e)
be affiliated with a taxi broker;
Taxi Fares to be Charged
(f)
engage the taximeter in accordance with section 36;
(g)
operate a taxi only when the taximeter is sealed and the seal is intact;
(h)
charge the taxi fares in accordance with section 34;
(i)
when an amount pursuant to section 37 is charged, immediately:
(i)
report the amount charged to the City; and
(ii)
provide the City with the in-car camera footage of the soiling
for which the amount was charged;
Responding to Calls
(j)
provide service to any person when dispatched by a taxi broker as
being the next available taxi nearest the location of the request for
service according to the taxi broker's computerized global positioning
system;
(k)
provide service to any person anywhere in the City or to any point
beyond the City limits for the taxi fare established by Schedule "B";
(l)
provide service to any passenger unless the passenger engages in
abusive, violent or threatening behaviour;
(m)
be signed in to the dispatch system of the taxi brokerage at all times
the taxi is on duty;
(n)
ensure that all trips are logged in through the dispatch system of the
taxi brokerage;
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Most Economical Route
(o)
take the most economical route from the starting location to the end
destination when the general fare as established by Schedule "B"
applies, unless otherwise directed by the passenger;
Number of Passengers
(p)
permit no more passengers than the number of seatbelts available
for use in the taxi;
Passenger Property
(q)
take care of all property delivered or entrusted to them, or left in the
taxi by any passenger;
(r)
at the conclusion of each trip:
(i)
take all reasonable steps to identify any property left in the taxi
by a passenger and return the property to the passenger; and
(ii)
if the passenger cannot be located or the property cannot
otherwise reasonably be returned to the passenger, deliver
the property to the Lost & Found Department of the Saskatoon
Police Service within 48 hours of the conclusion of the trip;
Receipts
(s)
upon the request of the passenger, provide a receipt for the trip;
Documents to be Kept in Taxi
(t)
at all times when operating a taxi, ensure that the following
documents are in the taxi:
(i)
a validated Light Vehicle Safety Inspection Certificate or a
copy thereof;
(ii)
a current Saskatchewan Driver's Licence issued by
Saskatchewan Government Insurance;
(iii)
a current taxi driver's licence issued by the City;
Documents Produced Upon Request
(u)
produce, upon request by the City:
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(i)
a validated Light Vehicle Safety Inspection Certificate or a
copy thereof;
(ii)
a current Saskatchewan Driver's Licence issued by
Saskatchewan Government Insurance;
(iii)
a current taxi driver's licence issued by the City; and
(iv)
a current vehicle registration for the taxi;
Reporting Requirements
(v)
immediately notify the City of:
(i)
being charged with or convicted of any prescribed criminal
offence; or
(ii)
cancellation,
suspension,
revocation,
invalidation
or
amendment of their driving privileges or Saskatchewan
Driver's Licence;
Vehicle Cleanliness, Maintenance and Repair
(w)
maintain the interior and the exterior of a taxi in accordance with
section 52;
Taxi Stands
(x)
enter a taxi stand by positioning the taxi at the end of any line formed
by other taxis; and
Service Animals
(y)
permit a passenger with a disability to be accompanied by their
service animal in the taxi.
(2)
In addition to subsection (1), every taxi driver operating under a wheelchair
accessible taxi licence or a temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licence
shall:
(a)
operate a wheelchair accessible taxi only when the vehicle and its
equipment comply with Canadian Standards Association standard
D409-92;
(b)
properly restrain every occupant of a wheelchair or other mobility aid;
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(c)
produce, upon the request of the City, a valid D409 certificate; and
(d)
accept dispatch requests for accessible taxi service from or for a
person with a disability related to mobility on a priority basis.
DIVISION VII
Taxi Owner Obligations
Taxi Owner's Responsibilities
47.
(1)
Every taxi owner shall:
Licences, Registration, Insurance and Safety
(a)
hold a separate taxi licence or wheelchair accessible taxi licence for
each taxi or wheelchair accessible taxi;
(b)
maintain vehicle registration and insurance on each taxi or
wheelchair accessible taxi identifying the owner of the vehicle and
class PT designation;
(c)
file with the City, at least 3 business days prior to the expiry date of
any current insurance policy, an insurance renewal policy or a
certificate of insurance;
(d)
submit each taxi for a safety inspection in accordance with section
54 and ensure that each taxi complies with the safety requirements
to maintain a validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate;
Use of Licensed Drivers Only
(e)
ensure that drivers driving for the owner hold a valid taxi driver's
licence issued by the City;
Change of Broker Affiliation
(f)
within 3 business days, notify the City if the owner changes affiliation
with a taxi broker;
Vehicle Equipment and Markings
(g)
securely affix the owner plate issued to each taxi or wheelchair
accessible taxi to the taxi or wheelchair accessible taxi;
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(h)
ensure that every taxi is equipped with the proper vehicle equipment
and otherwise complies with Part IV;
(i)
ensure the immediate repair of any mechanical defects when
reported by a taxi driver, taxi broker or the City;
Documents to Remain in the Taxi
(j)
keep at all times in each taxi or wheelchair accessible taxi the original
or a photocopy of:
(i)
the current certificate of registration for the taxi or wheelchair
accessible taxi;
(ii)
the current taxi licence or wheelchair accessible taxi licence;
and
(iii)
the validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate;
Notification of Information Change
(k)
immediately notify the City of a change of address;
(l)
immediately notify the City of a change of ownership of a taxi licence
in accordance with section 18; and
(m)
immediately notify the City of an owner plate transfer in accordance
with section 20.
(2)
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned in subsection (1), every owner
operating under a wheelchair accessible taxi licence shall:
(a)
ensure that priority is given to the conveyance of passengers with a
disability related to mobility;
(b)
ensure that the wheelchair accessible taxi is equipped with the
appropriate tie downs or other equipment to properly secure
passengers with disabilities using a wheelchair or other mobility aid;
and
(c)
ensure that a wheelchair accessible taxi and its equipment complies
at all times with Canadian Standards Association standard D409-92.
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DIVISION VIII
Taxi Broker Obligations
Taxi Broker's Responsibilities
48.
Every taxi broker shall:
Permanent Office
(a)
maintain a permanent office in the City where the taxi brokerage
business is carried on;
Taxi Driver and Owner Affiliation
(b)
maintain a list of all taxi drivers and taxi owners affiliated with the taxi
broker;
(c)
upon the request of the City, provide the list of all taxi drivers and taxi
owners with whom the taxi broker is affiliated;
(d)
within 3 business days, notify the City if a licensed taxi owner ceases
affiliation with the taxi broker;
Dispatch Services
(e)
provide or ensure that dispatch services are provided 24 hours per
day, seven days per week;
(f)
have a telephone number listed in the local telephone directory
where the taxi broker can be reached at all times;
(g)
ensure that taxis are dispatched only to drivers holding a current taxi
driver's licence issued by the City;
(h)
dispatch taxi drivers on the basis of the next available taxi located
nearest the location of the request for service;
(i)
dispatch requests for wheelchair accessible taxi service from or for a
person with a disability related to mobility on a priority basis to the
next available wheelchair accessible taxi located nearest the location
of the request for service;
(j)
dispatch requests for assistance from a taxi driver on a priority basis;
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Responsibility for Drivers
(k)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker immediately
report to the City if:
(i)
they are charged with or convicted of any prescribed criminal
offence; or
(ii)
their driving privileges or their Saskatchewan Driver's Licence
are suspended, cancelled, revoked, invalidated or amended
for any reason;
(l)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker hold a valid taxi
driver's licence issued by the City;
(m)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker do not operate
taxis failing to display proper vehicle markings or vehicle markings
associated with another broker;
(n)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker maintain a clean
and properly groomed personal appearance, dressing appropriately
to provide a public service;
(o)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker conduct
themselves in a courteous, prudent and safe manner;
(p)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker are signed in to
the dispatch system at all times when the taxi is on duty;
(q)
ensure that the taximeter is sealed at all times;
(r)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker charge only the
taxi fares mentioned in section 34;
(s)
ensure that taxi drivers affiliated with the taxi broker immediately:
(i)
report to the City when they charge an amount pursuant to
section 37; and
(ii)
provide the City with the in-car camera footage of the soiling
for which the amount was charged;
Vehicle Equipment and Markings
(t)
ensure that at all times when a taxi is engaged in providing services,
a clear decal indicating the applicable taxi fares as established by
Schedule "B" is located in the taxi in plain view of passengers;
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(u)
ensure that every taxi is equipped with the proper vehicle equipment,
displays the proper taxi vehicle markings and otherwise complies
with Part IV;
(v)
produce each taxi annually for the purposes of testing the taximeter;
(w)
ensure the continued compliance of each taxi with the safety
requirements to maintain a validated Light Vehicle Inspection
Certificate;
(x)
ensure the continued filing, with the City, at least 3 business days
prior to the expiry date of any current insurance policy, an insurance
renewal policy or a certificate of insurance;
Trip Data
(y)
collect trip data and retain the same for a period of not less than three
months;
(z)
report trip data to the City on a monthly basis. Trip data is to be
received by the City no later than the 15th day of each month for the
previous month;
(aa)
upon request of the City, permit the City direct access to the taxi
dispatch system to verify the accuracy of the trip data being supplied
by the taxi broker;
Inspections
(bb)
upon the request of the City, immediately produce a taxi to the City
for additional inspections to ensure compliance with this Bylaw;
Insurance
(cc)
ensure that every taxi affiliated with the taxi broker is covered by
liability insurance in the amount of $2 Million identifying the City as
an additional insured;
Complaints Process
(dd)
establish and maintain a documented complaints process to
promptly investigate and respond to complaints regarding service,
fares, or the condition or operation of any vehicle, received by the
taxi broker from the public;
(ee)
make all relevant data from the complaints process available for
inspection by the City upon request; and
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Commercial Curb Fee
(ff)
notify the City immediately of any changes to the commercial curb
fee.
Fewer than 5% Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
49.
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), any taxi broker with less than five percent of its
licensed taxi fleet being wheelchair accessible taxis shall pay the per trip
accessibility surcharge established by Schedule "A".
(2)
The per trip accessibility surcharge established by Schedule "A" shall only
be paid for trips by taxis that are not wheelchair accessible taxis.
PART IV
Vehicle Requirements
DIVISION I
General
Compliance
50.
Every taxi and TNC vehicle in the City shall comply with this Division.
Vehicle Markings
51.
(1)
Every TNC vehicle shall have:
(a)
decal identification that meets the prescribed requirements; and
(b)
no equipment or markings in or on the vehicle that identify the vehicle
as a taxi, including:
(i)
the words "taxi", "cab" or "accessible taxi";
(ii)
a top light or meter; or
(iii)
a brokerage's name, contact information or logo.
(2)
Nothing in subsection (1) restricts a wheelchair accessible TNC vehicle from
displaying the international symbol of access, provided that it does not
exceed 20 cm x 20 cm and does not contain any words.
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(3)
Every taxi must have a decal or other marking identifying the taxi broker
with which the taxi is affiliated affixed to each side of the vehicle.
Vehicle Cleanliness, Maintenance and Repair
52.
(1)
The interior of every vehicle including the trunk shall be maintained in a
clean and tidy condition. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, at
a minimum, the vehicle shall be:
(a)
free of all dirt, dust, grease, oil and any item which can be transferred
onto a passenger's clothing or possessions;
(b)
free of all garbage or other items not intrinsic to the operation of the
vehicle;
(c)
free of all noxious substances; and
(d)
free of excess wear, including tears and cigarette burns in the
upholstery.
(2)
The exterior of every vehicle shall be maintained in good repair and in a
clean condition, free from exterior body damage and excessive dirt and
dust.
Vehicle Age
53.
(1)
No taxi or TNC vehicle shall be more than ten years old.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, the age of the vehicle shall be determined
in accordance with the following formula:
VA = CLY - VMY
where:
VA = age of vehicle
CLY = calendar year
VMY = vehicle model year
Vehicle Inspection and Safety
54.
(1)
Every vehicle shall have an annual Light Vehicle Inspection completed by
a Saskatchewan Government Insurance accredited mechanic at a facility
approved by Saskatchewan Government Insurance.
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(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the City may, in its discretion, require more
frequent inspections at a facility appointed by the City.
(3)
A copy of the current vehicle inspection certificate provided pursuant to
subsection (1) shall remain in the vehicle at all times.
(4)
The validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate sticker must be affixed to
the rear passenger side window of a taxi at all times.
DIVISION II
Taxi Equipment
Taxi Equipment
55.
Every taxi must be equipped with:
(a)
a taximeter approved by the City;
(b)
electronic equipment capable of accepting credit card and debit
payments for services rendered;
(c)
electronic equipment capable of accepting dispatch calls;
(d)
an emergency call button;
(e)
a global positioning system;
(f)
fully functional dome lights and topper capable of illumination; and
(g)
a fully functional in-car camera.
Taximeters
56.
(1)
Every taximeter must be:
(a)
tested and sealed by the City annually or otherwise as required by
the City;
(b)
equipped with a light of sufficient power to illuminate the dial of the
taximeter at all times when the taxi is on duty;
(c)
clearly visible to passengers at all times when the taxi is on duty;
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(d)
maintained in good working condition at all times;
(e)
set so as to record the fare according to the taxi fares established by
Schedule "B" and affixed to the interior of the vehicle;
(f)
used only when an authorized seal is intact; and
(g)
capable of calculating and displaying a fare based on time and
distance.
(2)
Notwithstanding clause 1(a), every taxi must be produced sooner upon the
request of the City for the purposes of resetting the taximeter in the event
of a change in the taxi fares established by this Bylaw or otherwise as
requested by the City. The taximeter must be resealed by the City in the
event of any change in the taxi fares.
(3)
No person shall tamper with a taximeter or seal.
Global Positioning Systems
57.
Every global positioning system must:
(a)
be capable of tracking and locating the position of a taxi;
(b)
include a taxi location system;
(c)
be equipped with an emergency call button; and
(d)
be fully operational at all times when the taxi is available for hire to
the public.
In-Car Camera
58.
(1)
Every in-car camera must:
(a)
be mounted on the inside of the taxi windshield;
(b)
fully show the interior of the taxi; and
(c)
be fully operational at all times when the taxi is available for hire to
the public.
(2)
Decals must be affixed to both rear side windows notifying potential
passengers of the presence of in-car cameras.
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(3)
No person shall:
(a)
tamper or interfere with an in-car camera; or
(b)
block, obstruct or disable an in-car camera such that it cannot
capture and record audio and video of all occupants of the taxi.
PART V
Authority, Inspections and Enforcement Procedures
DIVISION I
Authority
Delegation of Authority
59.
(1)
The administration and enforcement of this Bylaw is delegated to the
General Manager.
(2)
The General Manager is authorized to further delegate the administration
and enforcement of this Bylaw, in whole or in part, to other employees of
the City and to the Saskatoon Police Service.
(3)
The General Manager may appoint any vehicle-for-hire inspectors that the
General Manager considers necessary and define their duties and
responsibilities.
DIVISION II
Inspections
Inspectors
60.
Every vehicle-for-hire inspector shall:
(a)
administer and enforce this Bylaw;
(b)
carry out inspections under this Bylaw; and
(c)
perform any other duties and exercise any other powers that may be
delegated by the General Manager.
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Inspections
61.
(1)
The inspection of property, including vehicles, by the City to determine if
this Bylaw is being complied with is authorized.
(2)
Inspections under this Bylaw shall be carried out in accordance with section
324 of The Cities Act.
(3)
The City, in conducting an inspection may:
(a)
collect data;
(b)
conduct any test;
(c)
examine books, records and documents; and
(d)
require production of documents and property for the purposes of
examination or making copies.
(4)
No person shall obstruct a person who is authorized to conduct an
inspection under this section, or a person who is assisting in that inspection.
(5)
If a person refuses to allow or interferes with an inspection authorized by
this section, or if a person fails to respond to a reasonable request for
access to a property, the City may apply for a warrant authorizing entry in
accordance with section 325 of The Cities Act.
DIVISION III
Suspension and Cancellation of Licences
Licence Suspension and Cancellation
62.
(1)
A licence issued under this Bylaw may be suspended or cancelled for any
of the following reasons:
(a)
a licensee, an employee of a licensee or a TNC driver has violated
or failed to comply with this Bylaw;
(b)
a licensee, an employee of a licensee or a TNC driver has violated
or failed to comply with a condition of the licence;
(c)
a licensee, an employee of a licensee or a TNC driver has refused
to allow an inspection as authorized by this Bylaw;
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(d)
a licensee has given false or misleading information in the application
for the licence;
(e)
in the case of a taxi driver, a licensee has been charged with or
convicted of any prescribed criminal offence or the licensee's driving
privileges or Saskatchewan Driver's Licence has been suspended,
cancelled, revoked, invalidated or amended. The fact that a
conviction is being appealed shall have no effect on the suspension
or cancellation of the licence.
(2)
The City shall provide written notice of the suspension or cancellation in a
brief statement setting forth the complaint, the grounds for suspension or
cancellation and notifying the licensee of the right to appeal. Such notice
shall be given or served in accordance with section 347 of The Cities Act.
(3)
(Repealed - Bylaw No. 9908 - July 26, 2023)
(4)
The power to suspend or cancel a licence pursuant to this section is in
addition to the penalties contained in section 65. The City may suspend or
cancel a licence whether or not the licensee has been charged or convicted
of an offence under this Bylaw.
DIVISION IV
Right to Appeal Licence Conditions, Denial, Suspension
or Cancellation of Licence
Right to Appeal
63.
(1)
An aggrieved party may appeal to the Saskatoon Appeal Board the City's
decision to:
(a)
deny a licence or licence renewal;
(b)
suspend or cancel a licence issued under this Bylaw; or
(c)
impose terms or conditions on a licence issued under this Bylaw.
(2)
The rules, procedure and time limits for an appeal pursuant to subsection
(1) shall be governed by the provisions of The Saskatoon Appeal Board
Bylaw, 2024.
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DIVISION V
Impoundment of Vehicle
Impoundment
64.
(1)
If, in the opinion of the City, a taxi is unsafe to convey passengers, the City
may order that the taxi be removed from service immediately.
(2)
An order pursuant to subsection (1) may be given, verbally or in writing, to
all or any of the following:
(a)
the taxi owner;
(b)
the taxi broker;
(c)
the taxi driver.
(3)
Upon receipt of an order, the person to whom the order is directed shall
immediately remove the taxi from service.
(4)
The taxi shall remain out of service until the taxi passes a Light Vehicle
Inspection completed by a Saskatchewan Government Insurance
accredited mechanic.
(5)
If the person to whom the order is directed refuses or neglects to remove
the taxi from service, the City may impound the taxi.
(6)
The taxi, if impounded, shall not be removed or released until all fees, costs
and charges relating to the impoundment have been paid.
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PART VI
Offences and Penalties
Offences and Penalties
65.
(1)
No person shall:
(a)
contravene or fail to comply with any provision of this Bylaw;
(b)
contravene or fail to comply with a term or condition of any licence;
(c)
obstruct or interfere with an employee or agent of the City exercising
any of the powers conferred by this Bylaw; or
(d)
destroy, alter or deface a licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
(2)
Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and
liable on summary conviction:
(a)
for a first offence:
(i)
in the case of an individual, to a fine of not less than $250.00
and not more than $1,000.00, to imprisonment for not more
than two months, or both;
(ii)
in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not less than $500.00
and not more than $2,000.00; and
(iii)
in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not less
than $250.00 and not more than $2,500.00 per day or part of
a day during which the offence continues; and
(b)
for a second or subsequent offence:
(i)
in the case of an individual, to a fine of not less than $500.00
and not more than $2,500.00, to imprisonment for not more
than three months, or both;
(ii)
in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not less than
$1,000.00 and not more than $5,000.00; and
(iii)
in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not less
than $500.00 and not more than $2,500.00 per day or part of
a day during which the offence continues.
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(3)
If a person is found guilty of an offence under this Bylaw, the court may, in
addition to any other penalty imposed:
(a)
in the case of a person who holds a licence, suspend the licence for
a term of not more than three months; and
(b)
in the case of a person who did not hold a licence at the time of the
conviction, order that the person is ineligible to apply for a licence for
a term of not more than three months.
(4)
Offences under this Bylaw are designated as offences for which
proceedings may be commenced pursuant to Part III of The Summary
Offences Procedure Act, 1990 by the issuance of a summons ticket.
(5)
(a)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), in the case of a person who
contravenes subsection (1) for the first time, a vehicle-for-hire
inspector or a peace officer may issue a notice of violation to that
person.
(b)
The notice of violation shall provide that the person shall not be
prosecuted for the contravention if the person, within 14 calendar
days of the date of the notice of violation, pays the City the sum of:
(i)
$250.00 in the case of an individual; or
(ii)
$500.00 in the case of a corporation.
(c)
The fine pursuant to clause (b) may be paid:
(i)
in person, during regular office hours, to the cashier located
at City Hall, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan;
(ii)
by deposit, at the depository located at the main entrance to
City Hall, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; or
(iii)
by mail, addressed to Corporate Revenue, City Hall, 222 - 3rd
Avenue North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0J5.
(6)
A person to whom a summons ticket is issued pursuant to subsection (4) or
to whom a notice of violation is issued pursuant to subsection (5) shall, upon
the request by the person issuing the summons ticket or notice of violation,
provide their name, address and date of birth. A person who fails to provide
this information is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to
the penalty set out in subsection (2).
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(7)
If the prosecutor considers it appropriate, the prosecutor may, on or before
the court appearance date, permit a person who has been issued a
summons ticket to pay the amount specified in clause (5)(b) to avoid
prosecution.
PART VII
Miscellaneous
Annual Reporting
66.
The General Manager shall report to Council annually with respect to:
(a)
the fees and fares to be charged under this Bylaw;
(b)
recommended changes to this Bylaw; and
(c)
the operation of wheelchair accessible taxis including any
compliance issues.
Bylaw to Prevail
67.
If this Bylaw conflicts with any other bylaw of the City, this Bylaw prevails.
Bylaw No. 9070 Repealed
68.
The Taxi Bylaw, 2014 is repealed.
Bylaw No. 9548 Repealed
69.
The Transportation Network Company Bylaw, 2018 is repealed.
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Coming into Force
70.
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), this Bylaw comes into force on the day of its final
passing.
(2)
Section 49 comes into force on January 1, 2020.
Read a first time this 30th day of September, 2019.
Read a second time this 30th day of September, 2019.
Read a third time and passed this 30th day of September, 2019.
"Charlie Clark"
"Joanne Sproule" "SEAL"
Mayor
City Clerk
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Schedule "A"
Fees and Surcharges
1.
Transportation Network Company Fees and Surcharges
(a)
Licence Fee............................................................................$950.00
(b)
Per Trip Fee................................................................................$0.12
(c)
Per Trip Accessibility Surcharge......................................................$0.15
(d)
The per trip fee and per trip accessibility surcharge mentioned in clauses (b)
and (c) shall be received by the City from the transportation network company
no later than the 15th day of each month for the previous month.
(e)
The per trip accessibility surcharge mentioned in clause (c) shall only be paid
for trips by TNC vehicles that are not wheelchair accessible TNC vehicles.
2.
Taxi Licence Fees and Surcharges
(a)
Taxi Licence Fee......................................................................$625.00
(b)
Taxi Broker Licence Fee............................................................$950.00
(c)
Taxi Driver Licence Fee...............................................................$70.00
(d)
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence Fee.........................................$25.00
(e)
Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence Fee..........................$25.00
(f)
Enterprise Taxi Licence Fee........................................................$625.00
(g)
Per Trip Accessibility Surcharge.......................................................$0.15
(h)
The per trip accessibility surcharge mentioned in clause (g) shall be received
by the City from the taxi brokerage no later than the 15th day of each month for
the previous month.
3.
Owner Plate Replacement Fee...................................................................$25.00
4.
Enterprise Taxi Lottery Participation Fee..................................................$50.00
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Schedule "B"
Fares
Vehicle-for-hire Service Fares
Minimum Vehicle-for-Hire Service Fare
1.
The minimum fare for a vehicle-for-hire service shall be at least $4.75 per trip.
Taxi Fares
Taximeter Fares
2.
(1)
Once engaged, amounts shall be added to the taximeter as follows:
(a)
$4.75 for the first 125 metres or any portion thereof;
(b)
$0.25 for each additional 110 metres or any portion thereof; and
(c)
$0.25 for every 35 seconds of time, calculated cumulatively, that the
taximeter is engaged but the taxi is fully stopped, including when the
taxi is waiting to load passengers pursuant to subsection 36(4) of the
Bylaw.
(2)
The general fare for a taxi shall be the amount shown on the taximeter at
the end of a trip.
(3)
The fare for a van taxi that is carrying more than four passengers, or that is
carrying an amount of luggage or freight that cannot be accommodated in
a sedan-type taxi, is 1.5 times the amount shown on the taximeter at the
end of a trip.
(4)
Subsection (3) does not apply to wheelchair accessible taxis carrying a
passenger using a wheelchair or other mobility aid.
Hourly Taxi Fares
3.
Notwithstanding section 2, the following fare applies to a taxi being used on an
hourly rate basis:
(a)
$40.00 per hour up to 16 kilometres; and
(b)
$2.25 for each additional kilometre in excess of 16 kilometres.
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General Taxi Fare Provisions
4.
(1)
All taxi fares established by this Schedule shall include the federal Goods
and Services Tax.
(2)
There shall be no extra charge to the taxi fare for normal hand baggage.
(3)
In addition to any of the taxi fares established by this Schedule:
(a)
when payment is made by debit transaction, an optional surcharge
of up to $0.90 may be added to the taxi fare per debit transaction;
and
(b)
when the commercial curb fee is incurred by a taxi, an amount
equivalent to the commercial curb fee shall be added to the taxi fare.
(4)
In accordance with section 37 of the Bylaw, an amount of $100.00 may be
added to the taxi fare when a passenger soils the interior of a taxi with bodily
fluids.