WATCH ABOVE: Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and representatives from the city’s taxi industry announced their game plan over the next two years.
MONTREAL – A mandatory dress code, cameras in all cabs, new taxi meters and electronic payment – these are just a few of the changes planned for Montreal’s taxi industry.
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On Thursday, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and representatives from the industry announced their plan for the next two years.
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In partnership with Revenu Québec, the mayor explained the reason taximeters will be installed in every cab is to to ensure consistent pricing.
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All Montreal taxis will have cameras by the end of 2016 to ensure security for both drivers and passengers.
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The mayor said his main priority is integrated technology, increased security and better customer service.
“We want everyone to feel first class,” he said.
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The details of the mandatory dress code for Montreal cabbies have yet to be ironed out.
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The mayor also announced that all taxis must have a unified image or mark in time for Montreal’s 375th anniversary.
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