Taxicab Driver Licence

People who drive taxicabs must have a Taxicab Driver Licence. This licence does not apply to Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers.

TNCs must establish and administer driver screening criteria approved by the City. Find more information about TNCs in the Transportation Network Company By-Law.

Taxicab Drivers must be affiliated with one of the following Taxicab Brokers licensed with the City of Kingston: 

• Amey’s Taxi - Phone: (613) 546-1111
• Limestone City Taxi - Phone: (613) 691-1112
• Modern City Taxi - Phone: (613) 546-2222

Contact the taxicab broker directly for information about becoming affiliated. 

Fees and requirements

The annual licence fee is $150 for new drivers and $135 to renew a licence.

To apply for or renew a licence, you need to submit the following: 

• Completed application
• Proof of age of majority in the form of valid Government-issued photo id
• Proof that you can legally work in Canada in the form of one of the following: 
  • Canadian citizenship
  • Permanent resident status
  • Valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada
• Unrestricted Ontario class ‘G’ driver’s licence
• Level 3 Criminal Record Check that includes Judicial Matters and Vulnerable Sector (dated within 90 days of the application)
• 3-year statement of driving record (Driver’s Abstract) issued by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (dated within 30 days of the application)
• Proof of at least 3 years of driving history (if your driver's licence and driver's abstract do not demonstrate this already)
• Proof of completion of an approved training program
• Letter of Association from a licensed taxicab broker  

Applications - New licences

Please contact transportationlicensing@cityofkingston.ca to obtain an application or attend the Licensing Services counter at 1211 John Counter Blvd., Kingston.

Applications - Renewing a licence