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Vehicles for Hire

Drivers

In order to operate a vehicle for hire, an individual must:

  • Be registered with a licenced dispatcher
  • Maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s licence
  • Have not been convicted within the previous 10 years of a major driving offence
  • Have not been convicted within the previous 10 years of a relevant criminal offence unless a record suspension (pardon) has been issued in respect of that offence
  • Not be registered on the child abuse registry

Taxi driver's licence

PTP drivers

limousine

Limousine/ Luxury driver's licence

VFH driver training sessions - Building Cultural Competency

The Building Cultural Competency Training (Vehicle for Hire Drivers) was developed out of a need for accurate training on history and the impacts of the Indian Act and Indian residential schools, and out of a mutual concern for safety.

Session information and sign up

Driver safety

Driving a Personal Transportation Provider (PTP) vehicle or taxi can be a dangerous job. Workplace violence includes both physical assaults and verbal abuse like yelling or name-calling. Drivers, please familiarize yourself with these safety tips:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for taxi and PTP drivers

We recognize that the taxi and personal transport providers may have concerns regarding the possible implications of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

We advise all drivers, including taxi, limousine and personal transport providers, to follow these simple and sensible steps at all times and particularly in the wake of the outbreak of Coronavirus. We would also encourage drivers to take sensible and routine precautionary measures such as cleaning surfaces regularly with sanitizing wipes or spray to disinfect. As always, taxi drivers should perform regular cleaning of PIN payment pad devices. Drivers who share a taxi or personal transport provider vehicles should perform regular cleaning of high touch areas. Please familiarize yourself with the safety tips provided in the COVID-19 – Fast Facts.

Last update: October 6, 2023

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