Back to SearchThe City of Yellowknife (the City) is seeking public feedback as it prepares to modernize Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 – a By-law which regulates taxi licensing and related matters.
From November 1-30, 2024, taxi companies, drivers and members of the public who rely on taxis are invited to share their general feedback on the current Livery Licence By-law as well as on the proposed changes via a survey on PlaceSpeak. This survey will be advertised on the City’s social media channels throughout the month of November. Note that in order to complete the survey, residents must reside within the city limits and sign up for an account.
The proposed changes to the by-law address the increased cost of operating taxis, safety considerations and other matters that have been raised by taxi operators and taxi users. The proposed changes include:
- Increasing taxi meter rates by roughly 25%
- Requiring each company to have one accessible vehicle available 24 hours a day
- Requiring the installation of security cameras in all taxis
- Allowing taxi drivers to request a maximum $30 deposit before a trip
- Adding a $50 fee to write the driver’s exam and a delay period for a re-write
- Requiring taxi drivers to make reasonable efforts to return items left in vehicles
- Prohibiting taxis that have logged over 450,000 km to remain in service
- Updating sections of the by-law regarding the condition of taxis (exterior and interior)
- Updating sections of the by-law regarding driver conduct
- Updating the information that must be displayed in taxis
More details on the proposed changes to Livery Licence By-law No. 4526, as well as a helpful fact sheet, can be found on PlaceSpeak.
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