Proposed changes to the taxi by-law will make it a little easier for taxi drivers to obtain their taxi license.  

During Monday’s city council meeting the first reading of the amended taxi by-law was presented to council. Changes include reducing the minimum score an applicant needs to get on the English Language Assessment, and giving the License Inspector authority to waive tests.

Currently those applying for a taxi license, have to receive 80% on the English Language Assessment, which is college entry level scoring.  The amended by-law will change the minimum score to a Gr.9 level, which the Public Safety Committee deemed more appropriate.

The first reading carried unanimously Monday, and the second and third readings are expected to happen early January.