Taxi Rates

This web page has rates information for taxis that are licensed in British Columbia as passenger directed vehicles (PDVs). 

October 13, 2016

Metered Taxi Rates Norms in BC*
  Flag Distance Wait Time
Upper Normal 3.79

2.41

 47.65
Average 3.32 2.03 40.79
Lower Normal 2.84 1.64 33.92
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.

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

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