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Taxi in Montreal : General information

The price of a fare, to which a rate per kilometer is added, is displayed on the taximeter. Rates do not differ on evenings and weekends. Receipt available upon request. Tipping is customary but not mandatory.

When the lighted sign on the top of the cab is on, the taxi is available for a client. When the lighted sign is turned off, the driver is waiting for a client or on the way to pick one up.

There are more than 420 taxi stands and 4,445 taxi cabs in Montréal.
  • Number of taxi license holders in Montréal: 4,445*
  • Number of taxi drivers in Montréal: 9,699 (as of December 31, 2004)
  • Number of male drivers: 9,563
  • Number of female drivers: 136
  • Average age of drivers (male and female): 48 ans
  • Number of restricted licenses: 80
  • Number of taxis that work with a call center: 3,650
  • Number of independent taxis (taxis that do not work with a call center): 795
  • Number of taxi owners with one license: 3,389
  • Number of taxi owners with more than one license
    • 0 – 10 licenses: 331
    • 11-20 licenses: 10
    • 21 licenses and more: 1

* Each taxi license corresponds to a taxi cab.

How to get a taxi driver's liscence?

In order to drive a taxi in Québec, you must have a class 4c driver’s license.

To obtain a class 4c license, you must meet the conditions stated by the Société de l'Assurance-autmobile du Québec (SAAQ), available on their Web site.

Once you have your license, you must register for a course at one of the following schools:

Centre de formation du transport routier de Saint-Jérôme (CFTR)
Bureau de Montréal
5643 Clarke, bureau 213
Montréal, QC
Telephone: (514) 279-6873

Centre de formation professionnelle pour l'industrie du taxi du Québec inc.
230 Henri-Bourassa East
Montréal, QC
H3L 1B8
Telephone: (514) 274-7373

what equipment do i need to work as a taxi?

First, you will be needing a car that is no older than 5 years old from the date of  production.  

This car will also require a minimum wheelbase of 261cm



Since you are expecting to get paid for your services as a taxi, you will also need a taximeter.  There are a few models available and they are user friendly such as Pulsar taximeters and Centrodyne taximeters.

Where can I purchase a taximeter?

A taximeter is and essential tool for any taxi, it is the only way to calculate the fare with distance and time.  Newer model of taximeters also have internal memory to allow drivers to view their daily, weekly or monthly earnings.  Taximeters of various models, from new to used can be purchased at:
Maxcomm Radio
8005 St-Michel
Montreal, QC, Canada
H1Z-3C9
514-727-5899
www.MAXCOMMRADIO.com

Maxcomm Radio offers a wide variety of taximeters at competitive pricing.  Once you have purchased a taximeter, you must now install it into your vehicle.  

                           
Maxcomm Radio offers installation services for all types of taximeter, new or used.   Taximeter models include : Centrodyne Silent 610, Pulsar 2000B, Pulsar 2010, Pulsar 2020, Pulsar 2030, Pulsar 2030R, Lumitronic 2500, MC1, MC2, NG, etc.

Where can I purchase a radio?

Mobile radios in taxi allow the drivers to communicate with a Taxi dispatching company and to receive calls to go pick up customers.  Companies such as Champlain, Hemlock, Diamond and Hochelaga operate with mobile radios.  Mobile radios of various models, from new to used can be purchased at:
Maxcomm Radio
8005 St-Michel
Montreal, QC, Canada
H1Z-3C9
514-727-5899
www.MAXCOMMRADIO.com

Maxcomm Radio offers a wide variety of radios at competitive pricing.  Once you have purchased a radio, you must now install it into your vehicle.  

                           
Maxcomm Radio offers installation services for all types of radios, new or used.   Radio models include : Motorola, Kenwood, Verteex Standard, Miland, Marconi, GE, Neutec, etc.  Don't get stuck with a faulty work equipment and be unable to receive calls.  Get your mobile radio serviced right away at Maxcomm Radio.

Taxi equipement installation

Has you car been in an accident?  Is the vehicle too old for taxi service?  Then it's time to buy a new vehicle and to install all you equipement.  Maxomm Radio has many trained technicians to help you complete this process as quick as possible.



If you vehicle is inoperable, Maxcomm Radio can send trained technicians to uninstall all your equipement from the vehicle.


My rooflight needs servicing, where can I go?

When the rooflight is defective, potential customers will not flag you down because they always assume you are off duty.  A defective rooflight will cause you to lose money!  Maxcomm Radio has trained technician that will fix any kind of problem you may have.

                           

Let Maxcomm Radio get you back to work and back on the road FAST!  Maxcomm Radio is also the ONLY shop that is open on Saturdays to serve customers better!


Advertising on taxis

You can received money simply placing an ad on your vehicle.  Currently, only one company in Montreal offers advertising for taxi : TAXICOM



More information about advertising on taxis is available at Maxcomm Radio.  Received additional funds with little or no work at all!


Pre-trip inspection (Rapport de vérification avant départ)

You must perform a daily pre-trip inspection of your vehicle also known as "Rapport de vérification avant départ", and note your comments regarding the mechanical condition and cleanliness of the vehicle before each use. The report must be completed, maintained and stored in a vehicle.



The pre-trip inspection booklet also known as "Rapport de vérification avant départ" are available at Maxcomm Radio.  Don't get caught without one or you will receive a severe fine for this infraction.
Maxcomm Radio is located at:

8005 St-Michel
Montreal, QC, Canada
H1Z-3C9
514-727-5899
www.MAXCOMMRADIO.com

 

What is the fare?

Fare for taxis in Montreal:
  • Starting price : 3.30$
  • Price per distance : 1.60$ per kilometer
  • Waiting time price : 0.60$ per minute
  • Montreal Trudeau Airport Exception : 38.00$