Pursuant to Section 168 (2) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that on June 6, 2024, Council for the Town of Truro gave 1st reading to an amendment to the Bylaw entitled “Taxi Bylaw.”
The purpose of the amendment is:
- Include provisions to regulate Transportation Network Companies
- Require taxi driver applicants to provide proof of employment or own a licensed taxi
- Remove the requirement for taxi driver applicants to take an examination on the location of streets and prominent landmarks
- Increase the fees and establish fees for Transport Network Companies set out in Schedule “A”
- Remove the requirement that Taxi Companies have an established place of business for dispatching
Council proposes to consider this Bylaw amendment, and the second reading will occur on July 8, 2024, at the monthly meeting of the Town Council at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of 695 Prince Street.
Details of these amendments are available at the Planning and Development Office, 695 Prince Street, 2nd floor, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Michael W. Dolter, CAO
June 24, 2024
