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Town of Berwick
Taxi Licence
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| Who Needs This Permit?
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Any person wishing to operate any
automobile of any description whatsoever, other than buses, for the conveyance
of passengers for hire. |
| Issuing Municipality:
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Town
of Berwick |
| Where can you get this Approval and / or further information? |
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Contact:
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Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Berwick |
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Phone: |
(902) 538-5550 or toll free: 1-800-655-6866 |
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Visit: |
Town of Berwick
236 Commercial Street, PO Box 130
Berwick NS B0P 1E0 |
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Write: |
same as above |
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Fax: |
(902) 538-3724 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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Application is made through written
request or annual renewal to the Chief Administrative Officer. Applicants
are notified by mail. |
| Waiting Period:
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Approximately 10 working days |
| Expiry & Renewal:
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none |
| Price & Payment:
(No tax is charged) |
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Annual fee: $25.00 first vehicle and $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
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| Related Requirements:
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- Each automobile to be licensed must be the property of or registered
in the name of the applicant and must be in good mechanical condition.
- The Applicant must carry liability insurance for his fares in a minimum
amount of $50,000.00 covering his liability in any event.
- License must be kept in licensed automobile at all times.
- Every licensed automobile must carry a sign with the word "taxi"
printed or stamped thereon or affixed in a conspicuous place on licensed
automobile while it is being operated as a taxicab.
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| Additional Information:
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Expires annually on April 30th. |
| Legislative Authority:
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Taxicabs Bylaw, Town of Berwick. |
