NEWS RELEASE
STRATFORD POLICE SERVICE
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The Stratford Police Service has recently charged unlicensed rideshare operators for operating outside of Stratford’s taxi bylaw (1-2018).
The bylaw requires any individual providing a motor vehicle for hire in Stratford to hold a valid taxi licence and insurance.
Unlicensed rideshare companies or individuals who are neither licensed nor insured to pick up a drop off passengers for a fee in the City could be subject to fines under the taxi bylaw.
Licensed taxies can be identified by a valid taxi number plate on the exterior of the vehicle, and a licensed driver can be identified by an official photo taxi driver license displayed predominantly inside the vehicle.
We encourage anyone who is aware of illegal rideshare operators conducting business within the City of Stratford to contact the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4141 extension 2.
Anyone interested in obtaining a taxi licence in the City of Stratford can contact the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4147 extension 8235.
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