Checker Yellow Cabs - Rates
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.

