
just dial… 416–TAXICAB (416-829-4222) for all of Toronto (including York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton) Got a BLACKBERRY? To dial the letters, just hold down the ALT key

Airport Taxi

You can dial 416-TAXICAB for a taxi ride to the Toronto airport.

Flat taxi rates to/from Toronto Pearson Airport

Other ways to get to/from Toronto Pearson Airport

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FAQ
Frequently-Asked Questions

How can I get additional information?

Our service, "416-TAXICAB", will simply put you in touch easily by phone with an appropriate Toronto taxi service, by calling 416-TAXICAB.

For other questions about Toronto taxi rides that are not answered below, it is best to contact a specific Toronto taxi company; you can do this by either calling our phone number and choosing a taxi cab company, or visiting one of their websites (see below).

For taxi rates, contact one of the taxi companies.

What is the cost of a taxi ride to or from the Toronto Airport (Pearson)?

Toronto taxi cab fare from Pearson airport to downtown is usually about $50. Standard flat rates to and from the airport are available; see airport rate map.

What is the cost of other Toronto taxicab rides?

Toronto taxi rides are usually charged by the km and by the minute, according to a regulated taxi rate: Approx: $4.00 initial charge + $1.60 per KM + $0.50 per minute (rates subject to change). Call specific Toronto taxi companies for quotes.

How easily are Toronto taxis available?

Toronto taxi cabs are readily available, including at the Toronto airport (Pearson airport) and hotels, and advanced booking is usually not required. In the downtown area, Toronto taxis can be waved down on the street easily.

Are child seats available in Toronto taxis? baby toy2

For child car seats, please contact specific taxi companies to see if they offer the necessary equipment (e.g. child seats, anchors, shoulder straps, as appropriate for the type of seat required). You might be able to use your own child seat, if the taxi can safely accommodate it. You can contact specific Toronto taxi companies via the 416-TAXICAB phone number or via the websites listed below.

I’ve lost an item in a taxi; how can I recover it?

Post on the bulletin board for lost and found items.

If you have lost an item in a Toronto taxi and can’t remember the cab company, we recommend contacting each of the major taxi companies (you can do this via 416-TAXICAB).
It helps if you can recall the colour of the taxi, as it’s easier to identify the taxi company; however, may Toronto taxi cabs are independent. Some common taxi colours are: Green/orange - Beck Taxi; Dark Blue – Royal Taxi; Silver – Crown Taxi; Light Blue – Maple Taxi or Kingsboro Taxi; Red – City Taxi; Yellow – Yellow Cab; Black/orange – Diamond Taxi.

Toronto taxi drivers and companies will often turn lost items over to the police. To check if they have your item, call 416-808-3750 (Property and Evidence Unit – Toronto Police).

Items lost at or on the way to Toronto Pearson Airport might be turned in at the airport’s Lost & Found offices. The number for Terminal 1 and 2 Lost & Found is 416-776-7749 or 416-776-7750. The number for Terminal 3 Lost & Found is 416-776-7751.

Which taxi companies can be reached by dialing 416-TAXICAB?

Toronto

Able-Atlantic Taxi	Crown Taxi	Metro Cab
Beck Taxi	Diamond Taxi	Royal Taxi
City Taxi	Kingsboro Taxi
Co-op Taxi	Maple Taxi

York Region

Ace Taxi & Limo	City Taxi in Vaugan	Markham Cab
Astro Taxi	Express Taxi	Quality Taxi
Avenue Taxi	Kids Kabbie	York Region Taxi

Peel Region

All Star	Bram Cab	Kwik Kab
Allbram	Bram City	Wheelchair Taxi in Peel
Blue & White	City Taxi in Peel

Durham Region

Ajax Taxi	Durham Rapid Pickering	Pick and Go
Call a Cab	Lincoln Taxi	Wind City Taxi
Durham Rapid Ajax	Peoples Taxi

Halton Region

City Peel Taxi in Halton	Halton Taxi	Oakville United Taxi
Crowe Taxi	Milton Rainbow Taxi

Airport Taxi/Limo

Aerofleet Taxi/Limo	Air Flight Services
Aeroport Taxi / Limo	Airways Transit

Wheelchair / Specialty

City Taxi Wheelchair	Kids Limo	Toronto Para Transit
Dignity Transportation	Royal Taxi Wheelchair	Wheel Trans
Kids Kabbie	Scarborough City Cab	Wheelchair Taxi in Peel

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News Clips

2009/03/15
Bulletin Board Helps Hundreds of Passengers
The Lost-and-Found bulletin board is over a year old, and has received hundreds of postings from residents and travellers. The website has been written up in Taxi News. It is free, and continues to be the only dedicated board for lost taxi items in the Toronto area.

2007/10/20
Lost-and-Found Bulletin Board
A Lost-and-Found bulletin board has been launched to help distraught passengers reunite with their lost items.

2007/01/01
More and more calls
Last years was our busiest yet, with thousands of people calling for taxis through 416-TAXICAB every month; we look forward to assisting even more in 2007.

2005/10/03
Toronto Harbour
416-TAXICAB welcomes and thanks TorontoHarbour.com as an advertising partner, helping to raise awareness of our free taxi call line.

2005/07/01
City Taxi
We welcome City Taxi as a key strategic partner.

2004/10/15
New Options
The options presented to each caller have been improved and simplified.
The caller now chooses the type of taxi first, then the pickup area,
then the specific company.

2004/08/01
Wave 94.7FM Sponsorship
Our message is now hitting the Toronto airways with the help of the Wave 94.7FM,
playing smooth jazz to greater Toronto (wave947.fm).
Hear commercial (sponsorship period: 2004-2006)

2004/07/01
Unite Communications Sponsorship
Many thanks to our sponsor, Unite Communications,
for powering 416-TAXICAB with cutting edge
and reliable telecommunications (unite.ca).

2004/03/01
The Secret is Out
416-TAXICAB call volume is growing,
facilitating hundreds of Toronto taxi calls each week.

2004/02/15
SuperPages
We’re now hogging space in the Toronto SuperPages.

2003/06/01
Pixel Board
416-TAXICAB began displaying on the giant
Labatt Toronto pixel board near the SkyDome and Gardner Expressway.

2003/05/20
Labatt Sponsorship
416-TAXICAB welcomes Labatt Canada as a key sponsor,
providing financial and marketing support.
Labatt’s Responsible Use program and
“Know When To Draw The Line” banner are
well-respected in our community.
We thank Labatt and P.R. Dir. Nigel Miller for their support.
(sponsorship period: 2003-2004)

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