In order to operate a taxi within Richmond County you must apply for and be issued a Taxi License by The Municipality of the County of Richmond (as per the pdf Taxis By-law # 20).(879 KB)
Taxi License Application
Every application for a Taxi License shall include the following information:
(1) full name and address of the applicant;
(2) the taxi business name if any under which the taxicab will be operated;
(3) vehicle type, model, colour, year, license plate number, registration number, and serial number;
(4) particulars of insurance coverage on the vehicle, including name of Insurer, policy number, name of insured, amount of coverage, name of Insurer, term of coverage, expiry date of coverage;
(5) two character references respecting the applicant taxicab owner.
Every application for a Taxi License must be accompanied by the following:
(1) a certificate signed by a qualified mechanic testifying that the vehicle sought to be licensed is in good mechanical condition at the time the application is made;
(2) an automobile insurance policy or certified copy thereof providing on the vehicle sought to be licensed public liability, property damage and cargo or passenger hazard insurance coverage in the following amounts:
(a) at least $1,000,000 (exclusive of interest and costs) for loss or damage resulting from bodily injury or death to
any one person in any one accident; and
(b) at least $1,000,000 (exclusive of interest and costs) for loss or damage resulting from bodily injury or death to two or more persons in any one accident; and
(c) at least $20,000 (exclusive of interest and costs) for loss or damage to property carried in or on the taxicab resulting from any one accident.
(3) proof by production of a valid Nova Scotia vehicle permit registered in the applicant's name for the motor vehicle sought to be licensed and a copy of the permit for the file.
(4) certified copy of current record of convictions of the applicant taxicab owner;
(5) a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) payable to the Municipality of the County of Richmond;
(6) a copy of driver's abstract issued by the relevant Provincial authority.
Licensing Authority
The Richmond Municipal Council has the exclusive authority to issue, suspend, or revoke licenses under this by-law.
Renewals/Expiry Dates
A taxi license or taxi driver's license is valid for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of issue, unless it is suspended or revoked prior to the expiration date.
Fees for Taxis and Taxi Licenses
Application Fee: $20.00
Taxi Lisence Fee: $10.00
How to Apply
To apply for a Taxi License or Taxi Driver's License, you must submit a written application to the Municipal Clerk. The Richmond Municipal Council has the sole authority to issue, suspend, or revoke licenses as per this by-law. Successful applicants will be granted a 12-month license.
The completed application and accompanying documentation can be submitted by email, mail, or in person.
Mail: Municipality of the County of Richmond, 2357 Hwy 206, P.O. Box 120, Arichat, NS B0E 1A0
In Person: Municipal Administration Office