Checker Yellow Cabs - Rates

Checker Yellow Cabs

In Calgary, the Taxi Industry is regulated by the City of Calgary Livery Transport Services and therefore all taxi cabs follow the same rate structure. Below is a rate sheet similar to the one found on each and every taxi in the city.

Current Taxi Rates  (Includes 5% GST)

  • Surcharge of $6.50 when requesting a taxi van
  • We accept major credit cards, debit, cash, Checker gift cards and ACE cards

Rate #1 Regular Fares:

  • $3.40 on the first 135 meters
  • $0.20 each additional 135 meters or portion thereof
  • $30.00 per hour waiting time or $0.20 each 24 seconds elapsed time or portion thereof

Rate #2 From the Airport:

  • $6.40 on the first 135 meters
  • $0.20 each additional 135 meters or portion thereof
  • $30.00 per hour waiting time or $0.20 each 24 seconds elapsed time or portion thereof

* Flat rate fares not allowed unless approved by Livery Transport Services. * Driver is not required to carry change for more than $5.00 from 6 pm to 6 am and $20.00 from 6 am to 6 pm.

If you wish to comment on the fare charged or services received, contact the City of Calgary Livery Transport Services at 403-221-3581. Include the taxi number and the taxi drivers City License number.