Everything about the Toronto Taxi Rate
Taxi Rate Toronto |
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| Base Fare | $4.25 | |
| Price per Kilometer |
$1.75
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| Standing / Waiting Time | $31.00 per hour | |
Valid since January 1, 2023
Last checked
2023-10-17
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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Toronto Taxi Rate
Simply enter your exact start and destination addresses to receive a realistic fare estimate based on the current Toronto taxi rate.
1. The Toronto Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Officially Set
The Toronto taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2023. Taxi tariffs in Canada are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Toronto was last set in January 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 Toronto taxi rate:
The Toronto taxi tariff explains how the cost of a taxi ride is calculated for passengers. When you get into a taxi in Toronto, the meter starts at a base fare of $4.25. This is the initial charge that covers the first portion of your trip as soon as you enter the vehicle.
After the base fare, you will be charged $1.75 for each additional kilometer that you travel. The taxi meter counts the distance and adds this amount for every kilometer after the ride has started. This way, the total fare reflects how far you travel during your journey.
If the taxi is stopped in traffic or waiting for you, there is a waiting time charge. The Toronto taxi tariff sets this waiting time at $31.00 per hour. This charge is applied if the taxi is not moving, and it is calculated based on the actual time spent waiting.
In summary, your total taxi fare in Toronto is made up of three main parts: the base fare, the distance traveled, and any waiting time. Before starting your ride, you can consider these rates to understand how your final fare will be calculated.
2. Statistics on the Toronto Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Toronto Taxi Rate
- We currently have a total of 2 historical taxi rates for Toronto in our database.
- The oldest rate for Toronto in our database dates from 2013.
- Since then, the rate has been updated on average every 3,301 days.
- The current taxi rate for Toronto shown above was last updated on January 1, 2023 and has therefore been valid for 1,177 days.
- Statistically speaking, the next update should take place in 2,124 days.
expected in
2,124 days
The following chart shows the price development from 2013 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.
4. Is the Toronto 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 Toronto 2023-10-17 on October 17, 2023.
This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Toronto Taxi Rate
Simply enter your exact start and destination addresses to receive a realistic fare estimate based on the current Toronto taxi rate.