Taxi regulations
Taxi drivers are well-trained and able to help you with general information about points of interest, shopping areas, major public buildings and hotel/motel locations in Oakville and the nearby area. The regulations set out in Schedule 34 of Licensing By-law amendment 2018-051 ensure that you will be taken to your destination on the most direct route possible in a vehicle that is clean, safe and reliable.
Rates
Standard taxi rates and tariffs within the Oakville are approved by Council through Licensing By-law 2015-075. Brokers or operators wishing to charge more than the approved rates must submit updated rates to the Municipal Enforcement department 30 days before the date that the new rates will be applied.
Brokers may offer negotiated rates for fare outside of the town with discounted rates for fares booked directly through the broker, or surge pricing based on bookings through a mobile app.
By distance
- For the initial 130 metres or part thereof: $4.50
- For each additional 130 metres or part thereof: $0.25
Waiting time
- For each added 30 seconds of waiting time while in use: $0.25
Packages, luggage, etc.
- Each trunk 3 cubic feet (0.76 cubic metres) or larger: included in fare
- Hand baggage, groceries, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.: included in fare
Seniors' discount - 10 per cent
- Proof of age is needed
- Flat rate trips do not get a discount
- Discount not applied on fares below $10
Taxi brokers and independent operators who have submitted higher rates and tariffs to the town and receive approval can charge higher rates and tariffs than the standard rates approved by Council.
Increased rates must be submitted to the Municipal Enforcement department 30 days in advance of the intended effective date of the rates. Submitted rates must remain in effect for a minimum of 90 days before further changes can be made. Upcoming changes to rates as well as current rates must both be advertised.
Companies that have submitted higher rates include:
Oakville United Taxi
- Starting metre rate: $5.50
- $0.25 per 123 meters
- Pickup from within Trafalgar Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard for travel to Pearson International Airport: $45
- Pickup from within Third Line to Trafalgar Road for travel to Pearson International Airport: $47
- Pickup from within Burloak Drive to Third Line for travel to Pearson Internation Airport: $53
Halton Taxi
- Starting metre rate: $5.50
- $0.25 per 123 meters
- Pickup from within Trafalgar Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard for travel to Pearson International Airport: $55
- Pickup from within Third Line to Trafalgar Road for travel to Pearson International Airport: $57
- Pickup from within Burloak Drive to Third Line for travel to Pearson Internation Airport: $62
- Pickup from within Trafalgar Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard for travel to Billy Bishop Airport: $75
- Pickup from within Third Line to Trafalgar Road for travel to Billy Bishop Airport: $80
- Pickup from within Burloak Drive to Third Line for travel to Billy Bishop Airport: $85
- Pickup from within Trafalgar Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard for travel to Hamilton International Airport: $85
- Pickup from within Third Line to Trafalgar Road for travel to Hamilton International Airport: $80
- Pickup from within Burloak Drive to Third Line for travel to Hamilton Internation Airport: $75
Limousines
Limos in Oakville are regulated by Licensing By-law 2015-075 Schedule 19.
Ride sharing companies
As of February 1, 2017, ride sharing companies, also known as transportation network companies (TNCs), require a business license to operate in the Town of Oakville. Regulations governing TNCs can be found in Licensing By-law 2016-083.