Transportation

Road:

• Highway 23 connects West Perth to cottage country driving north and London to the south

• Highway 401 is the main transportation artery in Ontario and is about 70km north of West Perth

Air:

• West Perth is about a 50 minute drive to the London International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport

• West Perth is about a 2 hour drive to Toronto Pearson International Airport

Rail:

• VIA Rail Canada runs daily passenger rail services from Stratford and Kitchener

Taxi Driver's Licence

Apply for a Taxi Driver's Licence by filling out the online form and bringing it into the Municipal Office.

You’ll also need to provide the following documents with your application:

• Two (2) passport photos  
• Copy of valid driver's licence issued by the Province of Ontario
• Proof of: Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant Status, Work Permit Issued by the Government of Canada
• A Ministry of Transportation driver's abstract dated within 30 days of application
• Police Records Check & Vulnerable Position Screening from police dated within 30 days of application
• Proof of Completion of Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint System Training Program (only required for Accessible Licence)
• Required Fees

Taxi Vehicle Licence

Apply for a Taxi Vehicle Licence by filling out the online form and bringing it into the Municipal Office. 

You’ll also need to provide the following documents with your application:

• Safety Standards Certificate
• If owned by a Corporation, Corporate details must be attached
• Proof of 2 million dollars liability insurance spanning the term of the licence
• Letter from Insurer, undertaking to notify the Municipality if the insurer's intention to cancel a policy of insurance
• Required Fees
• An examination of the vehicle

Please see the Taxi By-law for further details and applicable fees.