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Mobile Business Licensing Public Information Centre Flynn Scott Manager of Regulatory Services Legislative Services November 28, 2019 1 What is a Mobile B usiness? A business that provides goods and/or services to the public from a
Flynn Scott Manager of Regulatory Services Legislative Services November 28, 2019
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(a) a stall at a farmer’s market; (b) a business which uses a motor vehicle only as a means to physically transport its goods and/or services to a customer or to obtain goods from a suppler; and (c) any other form of business that is restricted from regulation by a municipality under the Municipal Act.
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and other mobile businesses
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Taxi Industry
Lyft, or a private transportation network company
another type of mobile business
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Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
“An organization (whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor or other form) that provides pre-arranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles”.
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General Business Model
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TNC Area of Operation Uber Most urban municipalities Lyft Most urban municipalities RideCo Waterloo Region Blancride GTA and surrounding areas DriveHer GTA and surrounding areas
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Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
Understanding Different Business Models
TNCs Taxis Technology Ride arranged via app Phone-in dispatch/
Driver Screening TNC Municipality Rating System? Yes – customer & driver rated No – general reviews online Payment Cashless – only via app Cash/Credit/Debit Fares Dynamic pricing
(surcharge and discount)
Tariff + set rate by Municipality
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Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
Understanding Different Models Cont’d
TNCs Taxis Transport of Passenger(s) Personal Vehicle Commercial Vehicle Arranging/ Hailing
App Online Phone-In Hail on Street Employment Classification of Driver(s) Part-Time & Full-Time
Predominantly Full-Time Insurance TNC Insures while App is Active Driver Requires Commercial
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Newmarket’s Taxi Licensing By-law
competition from new platforms in transportation services
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Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
Important Considerations
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Check/Clearance
Insurance
regulate them
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Municipalities with TNC Regulations:
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Hamilton Niagara Region Toronto Ottawa Edmonton Waterloo Region City Audit TNC data Cameras Vehicle Signage Regulate Fares Annual Safety Criminal Record Checks
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Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
Consultation/Feedback
– Annual record checks + driver’s information – Initial background checks – Vehicle inspection (annual – third party) – Safety standard certificates – Vehicle age restrictions – Insurance requirements – Consumer protection features
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Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) Opportunities
New technologies present new opportunities for the Town, TNCs, and Taxicabs:
– Fair, consistent approach – Ensure compliance through auditing data
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“A motor vehicle that is designed or customarily
used for the transportation of passengers, where such motor vehicle is offered or made available for hire together with a driver for the conveyance of passengers or goods, but "taxicab" does not include a delivery cab, limousine or a bus as defined in the Highway Traffic Act”.
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Taxi Company Area of Operation Solo Taxi Aurora-Newmarket Today’s Taxi Aurora-Newmarket
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1) Licensing Brokers & Drivers 2) Set Tariffs & Fares 3) Display Meter 4) Illuminated Signage 5) Annual Vehicle Inspections 6) Consumer Protection Features
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1) Licensing Brokers & Drivers
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(This would hold taxi companies responsible, not individual drivers)
2) Set Tariffs & Fares
longer requiring a set rate
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3) Display Meter
tablet/app to regulate their business model
services
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4) Illuminated Signage
vehicles to differentiate TNCs from Taxicabs
5) Annual Vehicle Inspections
conducted by broker/company
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6) Consumer Protection Features
Maintain current features such as: vehicle age, mechanical safety inspections, driver background checks, insurance, etc.
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1) Allow taxicabs competitive pricing model 2) Review licensing fees/structure 3) Regulate taxi-only hail-rides 4) Maintain vehicle safety (audit) 5) Maintain signage requirements 6) Maintain Consumer Protection features, but remove individual driver-licensing
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“A vehicle used for towing or otherwise conveying
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Tow Trucks companies known in the Newmarket Area
Tow Truck Company Area of Operation Elliot’s Towing York Region Kings Towing York Region Arrow Towing & Recovery York Region Abram’s Towing York Region Professional Roadside Assistance York Region Aurora Towing York Region ASAP Towing York Region Cardinal Towing York Region
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There are currently no regulations in Newmarket. Considerations for new regulations:
1) Licensing Regime (includes vehicle display) 2) Insurance Requirements 3) Capped Fees/Rates 4) Data Retention (i.e., logbooks, location drop-off, costs) 5) Vehicle Safety Inspection Reports 6) Consumer Protection Features (storage criterion, disclosure
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Additional considerations:
1) Storage Operators regulated in separate by-law 2) Authorization by Owner (unless YRP) 3) Quotes for services (within a %) 4) Payment options 5) Operators must hold valid CVOR
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(e.g. only allow them to charge up to a certain amount?)
(e.g. cost for towing)
Inspections
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The Town of Newmarket currently regulates:
(ice cream trucks, food trucks/carts, coffee trucks, hot dog carts)
Please see our information stands to provide input on recommended changes
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The Town is also exploring new regulations for:
Please see our information stands to provide input on recommended changes
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Review of Current By-laws Consultation with TNCs Consultation with Taxi Industry PIC for Stakeholder + Public Input Further Consultation
March 2019 July 2019 July 2019 Nov 2019 Jan 2020
be presented, please sign up with staff today
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the room
business classifications
available
www.Newmarket.ca under “News & Notices”
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