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Licence Fee Payment Options for Transportation Network Companies

A Transportation Network Company can select a licence fee payment option that works best for its business model.

Payment option 1 – Current licence fee option

 
  • Complete the TNC application form and bring it to the Vehicle for Hire Licensing office.
  • Once your App has been approved, you must pay your annual licensing fee of $1,500 to Vehicle for Hire Licensing.
  • All associated Transportation Network drivers will require a Transportation Network Drivers Licence, which costs $185 per driver.

Payment option 2 – Combined TNC licence fee option

  • Complete the TNC application form and bring it to the Vehicle for Hire Licensing office.
  • Once your App has been approved, you must pay an annual administration fee based on the number of drivers authorized to use your app.

Annual Administration Fee

​Number of Transportation Network Drivers ​Administration Fee
1-100 ​$5,000
​101-1000 ​$15,000
1001-3000 ​$30,000
3001 or more ​$50,000
  • You must also pay a training fee of $85 for each new Transportation Network driver applicant, and a $0.20 per trip fee. These fees are payable on a quarterly basis.

For detailed information, refer to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw under the Combined Transportation Network Driver Licence Fee section.