Everything about the Gatineau Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Gatineau Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Gatineau Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Gatineau Taxi Rate
4. Is the Gatineau Taxi Rate from 2022 Still Current?

1. The Gatineau Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Gatineau taxi rate was officially set on 1 octobre 2022. Taxi tariffs in Canada are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Gatineau was last set in octobre 2022 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Gatineau taxi rate:

The taxi tariff in Gatineau is structured to clearly show how the final fare is calculated. Each ride starts with a base fare of $4.53. This base fare is charged as soon as you enter the taxi, even if the vehicle has not yet started moving.

After the base fare, the fare increases by $2.30 for every kilometre traveled. This per-kilometre rate is added to the initial base fare as the taxi covers more distance. The total distance driven is measured and calculated by the taxi’s meter.

If the taxi is stopped or delayed in traffic, there is a charge for waiting time. This waiting time is charged at a rate of $30.00 per hour. The meter calculates the waiting fee automatically based on how long the taxi is not moving or is moving at a very slow speed.

When you take a taxi in Gatineau, your fare will be made up of the base fare, the distance traveled at the per-kilometre rate, and any charges for waiting time if the taxi is stationary. The total fare reflects the time and distance of your ride, following the official Gatineau taxi tariff.

2. Statistics on the Gatineau Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2020 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Gatineau Taxi Rate from 2022 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Gatineau 2023-10-17 on 17 octobre 2023.