June 19, 1998
TO:Emergency and Protective Services Committee
FROM:Carol Ruddell-Foster, General Manager
Toronto Licensing Commission
SUBJECT:Proposals for the Provision of Services Related to the Inspection of Taxicabs, Livery Cabs
Including Limousines and Driving School Vehicles
Recommendation:
1)that the City of Toronto enter into a contract with Reg Quinn Ltd. until the end of December 1998 for the
mechanical inspection of taxicabs, livery vehicles and driving school vehicles;
2)that appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect
thereto.
Purpose:
To extend the contract for the provision of mechanical inspections of taxicabs, livery vehicles and driving
school vehicles
Source of funding:
License fees and additional inspection fees. The cost of scheduled inspections are included in the annual
license fee. Additional inspections are a separate charge.
Background:
At its meeting of April 16, 1998 City Council approved the attached report including the recommendations
that:
1)the City of Toronto enter into a contract with Reg Quinn Ltd. until the end of August 1998 for the
mechanical inspection of taxicabs, livery vehicles and driving school vehicles;
2)the General Manager of the Toronto Licensing Commission be requested to submit a report to the
Emergency and Protective Services Committee for its meeting to be held on July 2, 1998; and
3)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect
thereto.
The third inspection period for various licensed vehicles commences September 1, 1998. Notices of the time
and date for these inspections should be in the mail by late July.
Conclusion:
That the contract with Reg Quinn Ltd. be extended for an additional four months to cover the mechanical
inspection of vehicles requiring inspection as provided for in the Licensing By-law. When the Task Force to
Review the Taxi Industry reports out, the General Manager will advise Committee of the impact if any, on the
vehicle inspection process.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Carol Ruddell-Foster, General Manager
Toronto Licensing Commission
416-392-3070
Carol Ruddell-Foster
General Manager
Reviewed by:
Virginia M. West
Commissioner
Urban Planning and Development Services
