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Taxi rate hike proposed in Stratford

The Stratford Police Services Board is considering a proposed Taxi Rate increase. Taxi operators in Stratford are proposing a series of rate increases to help cover the rising costs of fuel, insurance and other associated expenses.

The Stratford Police Services Board intends to consider the proposed taxi rate increases at its next meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, and is seeking feedback from the community before  making a decision.  If you would like to provide a comment on the proposed increases, please email the Police Services Board by May 16, 2022.

If approved by the Stratford Police Services Board, the fares would increase as follows:

Trips within the city with one or two passengers: $14 (currently $11.50) Trips within the city with three or more passengers $15 (currently $12.50) Trips for seniors: $12.50 (currently $11) Fee for stops along the way: $5 (currently $3.50) Fee for waiting: $60/hour, HST included (currently $40/hour, plus HST)

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