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Toronto Regulations: FAQs
May 4, 2016
When will the regulations take effect?
The regulations do not take effect immediately. The implementation date is likely to be months away. Until then, operations will continue in Toronto in order to provide riders with reliable and affordable transportation. We'll notify you of any important dates as the implementation draws closer.
Will drivers need a special license to operate?
Drivers will not need a special driver's license to operate. Uber will be licensed as a Private Transportation Company (PTC) and we will supply a list of active drivers to the City on a frequent basis. Drivers who pass Uber's screening process (unrestricted G license, clear background screening and passed vehicle inspection) will be granted a City license to operate as a PTC driver.
Will the City impose fees?
Uber driver-partners will not have to pay any licensing fees directly to Uber or the City. However, there will be a fee of 30 cents per ride that will be added to the total fare and paid by your riders. Uber will collect and remit this fee to the City.
Will there be mandatory training for drivers?
Some online driver training will be required and the ML&S Director has authority to set training topics and review a PTC's program. We will provide more information to you as this training is developed.
How will vehicle insurance work?
We have been working closely with Intact Financial to develop a new and innovative insurance plan for ridesharing that meets the City's new requirement. In the interim, every uberX ride in Canada continues to be covered by auto liability insurance with Uber's current insurance provider. Uber maintains insurance for bodily injury and property damage to third parties and we also have a well established claim notification process.
Will my car qualify?
The City will impose a vehicle age cap of 7 years, which will not take effect immediately. For now, all vehicles 10 years or newer remain eligible for uberX. We will send more information this summer to anybody with a vehicle older than 7 years old.
Will my vehicle require another inspection?
All vehicles must undergo an inspection based on criteria to be laid out by the City. We will provide details (potential dates, locations, costs) in coming weeks. We'll work hard to make this process efficient and affordable!
Will vehicles require cameras?
There will be no requirement for cameras in vehicles.
May 4, 2016
When will the regulations take effect?
The regulations do not take effect immediately. The implementation date is likely to be months away. Until then, operations will continue in Toronto in order to provide riders with reliable and affordable transportation. We'll notify you of any important dates as the implementation draws closer.
Will drivers need a special license to operate?
Drivers will not need a special driver's license to operate. Uber will be licensed as a Private Transportation Company (PTC) and we will supply a list of active drivers to the City on a frequent basis. Drivers who pass Uber's screening process (unrestricted G license, clear background screening and passed vehicle inspection) will be granted a City license to operate as a PTC driver.
Will the City impose fees?
Uber driver-partners will not have to pay any licensing fees directly to Uber or the City. However, there will be a fee of 30 cents per ride that will be added to the total fare and paid by your riders. Uber will collect and remit this fee to the City.
Will there be mandatory training for drivers?
Some online driver training will be required and the ML&S Director has authority to set training topics and review a PTC's program. We will provide more information to you as this training is developed.
How will vehicle insurance work?
We have been working closely with Intact Financial to develop a new and innovative insurance plan for ridesharing that meets the City's new requirement. In the interim, every uberX ride in Canada continues to be covered by auto liability insurance with Uber's current insurance provider. Uber maintains insurance for bodily injury and property damage to third parties and we also have a well established claim notification process.
Will my car qualify?
The City will impose a vehicle age cap of 7 years, which will not take effect immediately. For now, all vehicles 10 years or newer remain eligible for uberX. We will send more information this summer to anybody with a vehicle older than 7 years old.
Will my vehicle require another inspection?
All vehicles must undergo an inspection based on criteria to be laid out by the City. We will provide details (potential dates, locations, costs) in coming weeks. We'll work hard to make this process efficient and affordable!
Will vehicles require cameras?
There will be no requirement for cameras in vehicles.
