The Municipal Enforcement Peace Officers are responsible for administering and enforcing the Passenger Transportation By-law. The By-law regulates taxis, buses and other passenger transportation vehicles within town.
Taxis
All taxis operating within the Town of Inuvik must be licenced. The driver is required to display his or her Taxi Owner/Operator Permit and the current taxi fare rate sheet.
Taxi fares within the community are specified in the By-law, the current fare rates are available on the Taxi Fare Rate document.
Accessible Taxis
The Town of Inuvik has 2 licensed taxi companies. Both companies are required to have an accessible taxi available for passengers who require mobility aids between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and on a pre-booked basis after hours. The fare rate for an accessible taxi is the same rate as a regular taxi; no additional fees are permitted to be charged for passengers who require the use of mobility aids.
Regulations
Some regulations to consider are:
- Smoking or open liquor is not permitted in a passenger transportation vehicle at any time.
- A driver may refuse a passenger who is abusive or disorderly.
- Taxi drivers must provide a fare receipt upon request.
- Drivers must be respectful and not use abusive or insulting language.
- Taxi service is required to be available on a 24/7 hour basis.
- Drivers of passenger transportation vehicles must be licensed with the town and the vehicle must be approved.
- A Municipal Enforcement Peace Officer may issue a fine to any person who is contravention of the By-law.
Application Forms
Application for Taxi Owner-Operator Permit (for all drivers except accessible taxi drivers)
Application for Driver's Permit (for accessible taxi drivers only)
Mechanical Inspection Form (for all drivers)
Application for Vehicle Approval (for new vehicles)
Application for Passenger Transportation Business Licence
For further information, please refer to:
Passenger Transportation By-law 2577/L+P/14
By-law 2646/L+P/20 - Vehicle Age Amendment
2023 Taxi Fare Adjustment
Due to the current economic situation, which includes the increase in the cost of living, fuel, maintenance and cost of repairs, the Taxi Drivers of Inuvik have proposed an increase to their fares. The last fare increase was in May of 2014.
The Town of Inuvik and Town Council sought public input through an on-line public survey and through Town Council discussion over the last several months.
New rates have been set and can be VIEWED HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/ScheduleCTaxiRates
A third & final reading of the municipal by-law that affirms these new rates is anticipating Council approval at the February 22nd Inuvik Town Council Meeting.
NEW RATES to take effect as of February 23rd, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE - February 2023
SCHEDULE "C" Rate Increases - February 2023
