Key facts
Who needs a licence in a Toronto limousine business?
Limousine owners, service companies and drivers are all required to be licensed by the City of Toronto, alongside the separate licences for taxicabs and private transportation companies.[1]
What does Chapter 546 cover for limousines?
Licensing of vehicles-for-hire, including insurance requirements for licence holders, accessible vehicle service and training, and the rules licensed drivers and owners must follow; read the limousine sections before buying vehicles.[2]
Where do Ontario limo clients come from?
Corporate accounts, airport runs, weddings and events. Account clients expect monthly invoicing and named bookers; airport work needs flight-tracked pick-ups.
TaxiDex flight tracking moves the pick-up with the landing; corporate accounts itemise each month's rides.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a provincial limo licence in Ontario?
Limousines are licensed by municipalities; in Toronto that is the city's vehicle-for-hire licensing under Chapter 546.
Do Toronto limousine drivers need their own licence?
Yes. The City of Toronto licenses limousine drivers as well as owners and service companies.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] City of Toronto: Vehicle-for-hire licensing (read 3 Nov 2026)
- [2] City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 546: Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire (read 3 Nov 2026)