Taxi Rates
This web page has rates information for taxis that are licensed in British Columbia as passenger directed vehicles (PDVs).
August 23, 2022
| Metered Taxi Rates Norms in BC* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | Distance (per km) | Wait Time (per hour) | ||
| High | 5.10 | 4.48 | 66.27 | |
| Average | 3.58 | 2.26 | 43.96 | |
| Low | 2.25 | 1.69 | 26.33 | |
NOTES: Rates include 5% GST. Norms are calculated using the metered rates of all taxi licensees in BC (excluding dual distance rates and flat rates). Norms for flag rates are rounded to the nearest nickel. |
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The Board may use the table as a guide when it considers new taxi applications, or taxi rate change applications.
Cities with Uniform Rates
- Victoria and Area: CRD Rates
- Vancouver and Area: Metro Vancouver Rates
- Fraser Valley: Fraser Valley Rates
- Kelowna: Kelowna Rates
- Nanaimo: Nanaimo Rates
- Penticton: Penticton Rates
- Prince George: Prince George Rates
- Port Alberni: Port Alberni Rates
All Taxi Operators Rates: (as of August 23, 2022)
Rules for Taxi Rates
Standard Rules
- Rule | Standard Rules for Taxi Rates
- Advisory | Revised Standard Taxi Rules effective July 2014
- Advisory | Standard Taxi Rules take effect May 2011
Additional Company-Specific Rules
- Supplemental Rules | for Charging Taxi Rates | Prince George (2011)
- Supplemental Rules | for Charging Taxi Rates | Eagle Transit, Queen Charlotte (2011)
Soft Taxi Meters
- Rule | BC Taxi Soft Meter Rule
- Advisory | Taxi Soft Meters
- Web | Mobile Apps
More Info about Taxi Rates
Changing Taxi Rates
- Webpage | Taxi & Limo Cost Index in BC
- Webpage | Apply to Change Taxi Rates or Rules
- Policy | Taximeter Rate Changes
- Policy | Taxi Rate Harmonization & Equalization
Charging Taxi Rates
- Webpage | Mobile apps for taxis & limousines
- Advisory | Deposits on Taxi Fares
- Advisory | Taxi Meter Requirements
- Policy | Transportation of Personal Baggage