Council has now passed a new comprehensive "Vehicle for Hire" (V.F.H.) By-Law which regulates Taxis, Transportation Network Companies (TNC) (e.g. Uber or Lyft), Limousines and Designated Driver services in Cobourg.
Highlights of the new By-Law:
- Fares would no longer be set by the Town but each V.F.H. Industry would be permitted to establish its own tariff/fare model.– this is in line with current Uber practice.
- A single licence would apply to all drivers of vehicles for hire
- All Vehicles for hire and their drivers would be subject to the same rules
However, allowing and encouraging Uber etc to operate in Cobourg does not yet mean they are operating here. Hopefully, they will be coming soon.
Licensed Taxis
Cobourg Cab, 8526 Danforth Road West, Cobourg
Phone: 905-373-9449 Email:
Web site
3 cabs as of 2020
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am to 12:00 am
Saturday: 7:30 am to 12:00 am
Sunday: 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
Please note bookings outside of these times may be made in advance via telephone at least 24hrs before depature.
First Choice Taxi, 2 Strathy Road, Unit 4, Cobourg
Phone: 905-375-8816
Email:
No web site
Local service (Port Hope, Cobourg, Grafton) - 2 cabs as of 2020
King Taxi Address not published
Operates Monday to Saturday 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. Closed Sundays
Phone: 905 373-2993
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Taxi Fares
As of April 4, 2022 (prices include H.S.T.)
| Type of Taxi Fare | Rate | |
| 1. | Pick-Up Charge | $4.25 |
| 2. | Meter Charge | $2.25 per km |
| 3. | Waiting/Running time while under engagement | $0.75 per minute, Meter activated only when vehicle is travelling below 26km per hour or stopped. |
| 4. | Fuel Surcharge | $1.00 to be added to the pick-up charge and calibrated with the Taxi Meter |
These fares are subject to change.
Discount for Seniors is 10%:
- Proof of age is needed (Senior 65) at Driver’s discretion
- Discount not applied on fares below $10.00