Durham residents will soon find it easier to book wheelchair-accessible taxicabs thanks to a newly-established inter-municipal exemption aimed at expanding service options for people with mobility needs.
The following municipalities have approved the inter-municipal exemption: Oshawa, Ajax, Clarington, Pickering, Uxbridge and Whitby.
The move was announced by Oshawa which implemented an amendment to its Vehicle-for-Hire By-law 31-2022.
“The City of Oshawa, along with several neighbouring municipalities, has approved an inter-municipal exemption that allows wheelchair-accessible taxicabs licensed in any Durham municipality to pick up passengers in any participating municipality, and transport them to any destination,” said a city statement.
The new exemption aims to increase the availability of accessible transportation by giving drivers more opportunities to accept fares across the region. Under the new rules, the exemption applies only to wheelchair-accessible taxicabs and vehicles must hold a valid taxicab licence from a participating Durham Region municipality while continuing to meet all safety and accessibility standards. Trips must begin in a municipality that has adopted the exemption.
The change reflects a shared regional commitment to improving mobility and reducing barriers for residents who rely on accessible transportation.
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