Driver's Licence

Become a Taxi Driver

To work as a taxi driver, a person must hold a taxi driver's permit issued by the SAAQ. This permit is valid for two years and can be used everywhere in Québec, except the city of Montréal.

You must hold a Class 4C driver's licence or higher (1, 2, 3, 4A or 4B). A person who holds a Class 4C licence is also authorized to drive vehicles from Classes 5, 6D and 8.

You must also hold a taxi driver's permit to drive a limousine.

Taxi driver in Québec (city and vicinity), Longueuil or Laval

To drive a taxi in one of these cities, you must meet the following requirements:

• have completed a mandatory training program to drive within these municipalities.
• carry proof that you have passed the mandatory training program, for presentation to a carrier enforcement officer where requested during a roadside check.

To drive a taxi in the city of Montréal

Make an appointment with the Bureau du taxi et du remorquage, by calling 514 280‑6600.

Conditions for obtaining a taxi driver's permit

• Hold a Class 4C probationary or driver's licence.
• Understand, speak and read French.
• Pass the test on the regulations for taxi transport.

Renewal

You will receive a letter to have your photo taken for renewal of your taxi driver's permit. Your probationary or driver's licence must be valid and you will have to pay a $53.50 fee to renew it. Your new taxi driver's permit, valid for two years, will be mailed to you a few days later. 

If your taxi driver's permit was issued before June 30, 2002

If your taxi driver's permit for the cities of Québec, Longueuil or Laval was issued prior to June 30, 2002, the SAAQ will forward you an attestation of training equivalency. If you have not received an attestation, contact the SAAQ to request one:

• in Montréal: 514 873-7620
• in Québec (city and vicinity): 418 643-7620
• elsewhere: 1 800 361-7620 (Québec, Canada, USA)

If you completed the mandatory training program after June 30, 2002

If you completed the mandatory training program after June 30, 2002, the school where you received training will issue an attestation. If you did not receive an attestation, contact the school where you completed training to request one.

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