Item - 2015.DI2.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on April 28, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 5, 2015.
DI2.4 - Accessible Taxis in Toronto
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Disability Issues Committee recommends that:
1. City Council renew its commitment to the Toronto Taxicab Licence Reforms and a fully accessible taxi fleet and make any changes required to achieve that goal immediately.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to research the possibility of mandating side-entry accessible vehicles to further enhance safety for Toronto's taxicabs as part of the report on accessible taxicabs expected in 2016.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The following gave a presentation to the Disability Issues Committee on Toronto's Taxicabs - Enabling Inclusive and Accessible Service:
- Tracey Cook, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards; and
- Vanessa Fletcher, Project Manager, Taxi Industry, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Summary
Presentation to the Disability Issues Committee by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Accessible Taxis in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-79596.pdf
Speakers
Blair Williams, Sciontario
Motions
That:
1. City Council renew its commitment to the Toronto Taxicab Licence Reforms and a fully accessible taxi fleet and make any changes required to achieve that goal immediately.
That:
1. That City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to research the possibility of mandating side-entry accessible vehicles to further enhance safety for Toronto's taxicabs as part of the report on accessible taxicabs expected in 2016.