Vehicle for Hire Bylaw

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Strathcona County is reviewing our Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, and we'd like your thoughts!

Strathcona County is updating the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw to better reflect today’s transportation landscape and to support fairness, safety, and clarity for all operators and passengers.

👉🏽 We'd like to hear from you! If you own or operate a taxi, limousine, or rideshare service, you’re invited to attend the Vehicle for Hire Industry Forum on April 30. Learn what changes are being considered, why they matter, and ask questions. Fair rules are built with input from everyone. You can register here to attend. 📅

Background
Under the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, annual permits are required for Vehicle for Hire drivers and vehicles operating in Strathcona County. This bylaw applies to taxis, accessible taxis and limousines.

The County began accepting and processing applications on April 13, 2015. The Taxi Vehicle Permit fee is $465.75 and the Taxi Driver’s Permit fee is $51.75 (both are valid for one year). Permit application forms are available on the Taxi Permit Application web page or at the Enforcement Services office at 911 Bison Way in Sherwood Park.

Under the Taxi Cab Safety Bylaw, every taxi vehicle based in Strathcona County must be licensed and must prominently and permanently display:

  • Strathcona County taxi license plate on front of vehicle
  • Vehicle permit sticker affixed to lower left corner of front license plate
  • Inspection decal on the passenger side window
  • Taxi cab contact information and taxi vehicle number clearly visible on exterior of the vehicle
  • Taxi Driver's permit showing the driver's photo and name (located on the interior sun visor)

Strathcona County is reviewing our Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, and we'd like your thoughts!

Strathcona County is updating the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw to better reflect today’s transportation landscape and to support fairness, safety, and clarity for all operators and passengers.

👉🏽 We'd like to hear from you! If you own or operate a taxi, limousine, or rideshare service, you’re invited to attend the Vehicle for Hire Industry Forum on April 30. Learn what changes are being considered, why they matter, and ask questions. Fair rules are built with input from everyone. You can register here to attend. 📅

Background
Under the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, annual permits are required for Vehicle for Hire drivers and vehicles operating in Strathcona County. This bylaw applies to taxis, accessible taxis and limousines.

The County began accepting and processing applications on April 13, 2015. The Taxi Vehicle Permit fee is $465.75 and the Taxi Driver’s Permit fee is $51.75 (both are valid for one year). Permit application forms are available on the Taxi Permit Application web page or at the Enforcement Services office at 911 Bison Way in Sherwood Park.

Under the Taxi Cab Safety Bylaw, every taxi vehicle based in Strathcona County must be licensed and must prominently and permanently display:

  • Strathcona County taxi license plate on front of vehicle
  • Vehicle permit sticker affixed to lower left corner of front license plate
  • Inspection decal on the passenger side window
  • Taxi cab contact information and taxi vehicle number clearly visible on exterior of the vehicle
  • Taxi Driver's permit showing the driver's photo and name (located on the interior sun visor)
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    This survey is intended for vehicle-for-hire drivers and operators. If you are a corporate representative for a Transportation Network Company (TNC), please complete our TNC survey below. This feedback will help inform the development of a modern, fair, and enforceable bylaw.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    This survey is intended for Transportation Network Company operators and corporate representatives. If you are a driver, please complete our driver survey above. Your feedback will help inform a modern, fair, and enforceable Vehicle for Hire Bylaw.

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