Everything about the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Where Does the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate Apply?
3. Statistics on the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate
4. Historical Development of the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate
5. Is the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

1. The Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Vancouver Metro taxi rate was officially set on 1 octobre 2023. Taxi tariffs in Canada are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Vancouver Metro was last set in octobre 2023 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 Vancouver Metro taxi rate:

When you take a taxi in the Vancouver Metro area, the fare is calculated according to a clear tariff. The total cost of your ride is based on a starting amount plus charges for the distance you travel and extra time spent waiting in traffic or at stops.

At the beginning of every trip, there is a base fare of $3.75. This base fare covers the initial part of your journey and is charged as soon as you enter the taxi.

After the base fare, you pay for each kilometre travelled. The price per kilometre is $2.18. This rate applies to all distances travelled during your ride.

If the taxi is stopped or moving very slowly, for example in heavy traffic or while waiting at your request, there is a charge for this waiting time. The tariff in Vancouver Metro sets the waiting time fee at $38.93 per hour.

By understanding these charges, you can estimate the cost of your taxi ride in Vancouver Metro. The total fare is made up of the base fare, the distance you travel, and any waiting time, all calculated using the official rates.

2. Where Does the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate Apply?

3. Statistics on the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2018 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

5. Is the Vancouver Metro Taxi Rate from 2023 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 Vancouver Metro 2023-10-17 on 17 octobre 2023.