VANCOUVER – Starting Thursday, taxis from YVR (Vancouver Airport) will have set fares based on guaranteed zones in Richmond and Vancouver.
In a statement, YVR says this new zone fare system will provide travellers leaving YVR with guaranteed and reliable set fares.
The prices range from $20 to $41 and are based on the existing metered fare to the midpoint of each geographic zone.
“Working closely with the 19 taxi companies who operate at YVR, I am pleased to welcome the new zone fare system for taxi trips leaving the airport,” says Glenn McCoy, senior vice president, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority. “Our customers told us they wanted dependable rates to reduce uncertainty and to make their travel easier. The new zone fare system is another example of how our business partners are providing a remarkable customer experience.”
The zone fare system is already in place at other international airports around the world, such as New York’s JFK and Pearson Airport in Toronto.
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Taxi companies say it is good news for them.
“The YVR taxi companies embrace the new zone fare system,” says Carolyn Bauer, Yellow Cab Taxi Co. “This is a great opportunity for all taxi operators working at Vancouver International Airport to showcase our world-class fleets with professional drivers. It also provides confidence to the travelling passengers knowing the cost of the trip before their arrival as well as creating consistency across all YVR taxi companies, regardless of the route taken.”
All other destinations not specified on the map throughout Metro Vancouver, including inbound trips to YVR, will maintain the metered system.
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