Toronto city staff recommend capping the number of ride-hailing licences to prevent further growth, addressing concerns about traffic congestion, emissions, and impact on public transit. The cap would be static, with exemptions for zero-emission and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Toronto is considering a cap on the number of ride-hailing licences issued to drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft . City staff have recommended that the council amend the current vehicle-for-hire bylaw to limit the number of private transportation company licences. The proposed cap, set at 80,429 licences, aims to prevent further growth in the number of ride-hailing drivers, addressing concerns over traffic congestion , emissions, and the impact on public transit .
However, exemptions will be made for zero-emission and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The cap would operate on a 'one-in, one-out' system, maintaining a static number of licences. Recent data shows a significant increase in ride-hailing trips and cruising for passengers in the city
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