Toronto Taxi Cab Guide for new Visitors

Toronto Taxi information

Toronto Taxi :

Taxi cabs are readily available in the Toronto downtown area.

Toronto Taxi commute is usually more expensive and take longer than public transportation during peak hours.

If you are traveling with many young children and luggage Taxi cabs in Toronto might be your best option.

Check with your hotel or airport information about calling a local Toronto taxi service.

Hailing a taxi in Toronto is relatively easy.
Most of the time you should be able to hail a cab off the street on the same side as the direction of traffic.

There is no uniform color for Taxis in Toronto so look for the taxi light on the roof of the car.

All Toronto Taxi’s have a number written on the front side of the car.

Hailing a Taxi in Toronto :

 - Step out onto the curb and raise your arm when you see a taxi coming towards you on the same side of the road.

 - Most Toronto Cabs use roof lights to indicate availability so keep on raising your arm at any taxi coming your way until they pull over.

 - If you don’t want to hail a taxi on road, then walk to the nearest taxi stand in Toronto. 
   Toronto Taxi stands are located near city’s high traffic areas like Union station or Yonge-Dundas Square.   

 - You can also walk to the nearest hotel and ask the concierge or doorman to call a taxi for you.


There are also private companies which will provide private tours to all the major attractions in Toronto like:

- Ultimate Toronto Tour by Viator

Cab Companies in Toronto

Uber also operates in Toronto