Item - 2018.LS26.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Licensing and Standards Committee on June 14, 2018. The Licensing and Standards Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
LS26.4 - Transfer of Taxicab Licences - Accessible Taxi Service
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Decision
The Licensing and Standards Committee:
1. Referred the item to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, for further review and consultations with industry stakeholders, and report back to the Licensing and Standards Committee in 2019.
Origin
Summary
Accessible taxi service is a key part of transit service in Toronto. Accessible taxicabs currently provide service to both the public on demand, and to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) under contract with Wheel-Trans. In order to endure continued levels of accessible taxicab service to both the TTC and on-demand service to the community, City Council approve the following motion.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-116004.pdf
(June 7, 2018) Public Notice on Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-For-Hire
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-116037.pdf
Communications
(June 13, 2018) E-mail from Emily J. Daigle (LS.New.LS26.4.2)
(June 14, 2018) Letter from Sajid Mughal, iTaxiworkers Association of Ontario (LS.New.LS26.4.3)
Motions
That the item be referred to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, for further review and consultations with industry stakeholders, and report back to the Licensing and Standards Committee in 2019.