Prince Edward County Council has approved a Taxi Fare Schedule in the municipality.
Staff heard from the local taxi operators that operating costs have drastically increased over the past few years, particularly the cost of obtaining and maintaining commercial insurance to operate vehicles that carry paying passengers, and the rising costs of fuel and vehicle maintenance.
As has been the case for a number of years, the local taxi companies operate out of Picton, and the fares have therefore historically been structured such that all fares originate in Picton. In other words, a passenger calling for pickup in Wellington will be charged up to the maximum fare from Picton to Wellington, in addition to the fare to the ultimate destination.
In collaboration with the taxi operators, staff reviewed each fare listed on the proposed schedule, comparing the current rates and the distances to each destination. A number of destinations were determined to be redundant and have been removed in the revised Schedule. While it was agreed that some fares should be reduced and others should remain unchanged, most of the fares on the revised schedule have been increased.
All fares for pick up outside of Picton shall be charged the fare from Picton to the pick up location in addition to the fare to the listed or non-listed destination.
Maximum Rate:
Destinations in Picton: $10
Stops en route: $3 minimum per stop, $3 for every additional 5 minutes stopped
All beyond listed reference point: Additional $1.60 per km
Maximum Rate Destination (from Picton to):
Allisonville: $35
Ameliasburgh: $50
Big Island North and Allison Rd: $40
Big Island South: $35
Black River Cheese Factory: $30
Brighton: $100
Bloomfield – westerly village limits: $20
BGH: $70
Belleville VIA: $70
Belleville Front St (Downtown): $60
Belleville Quinte Mall: $80
Belleville Walmart: $80
Belleville Casino: $80
Belleville Bayview Mall: $70
Cherry Valley – Cty Rd 10 & 18: $20
Consecon: $60
Carrying Place Loyalist Parkway: $70
Demorestville: $30
Frankford: $100
Foxboro: $85
Glenora Ferry: $20
Golf Course (Picton): $12
Hillier: $50
Kingston: $150
Long Point: $80
Macaulay Village: $11
Marysville: $50
Milford – County Rd 10: $30
Napanee (Walmart): $75
Northport: $40
North Beach: $55
Oshawa: $300
Ottawa: $500
Port Hope: $200
Rossmore: $55
Rosehall: $40
Sandbanks Gate: $30
Toronto – Pearson Airport: $500
Trenton: $80
Tweed: $100
Waupoos Winery: $35
Wellington: $35
