Starting November 6, 2014, taxi companies operating out of YVR will implement guaranteed zone fares to destinations in Richmond and Vancouver. All other destinations throughout Metro Vancouver, including inbound trips to YVR, will maintain the metered system.
The new zone fare system provides travellers leaving YVR with guaranteed and reliable set fares for their taxi trip. Taking the guesswork out of travel, zone fares range from $20 to $41 and are based on the existing metered fare to the midpoint of each geographic zone. A map highlighting the zone fares from YVR is available on the YVR website.
With up-front, guaranteed fares, the new systems offers certainty and confidence for travellers knowing exactly how much their taxi trip will cost in advance. The zone fare system is implemented at numerous international airports around the world including New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
The Passenger Transportation Board approved the applications for zone fares put forth by the taxi operators at YVR. In addition to taxi transportation, a number of ground transportation options continue to operate from YVR including shuttles and the Canada Line – on which travel throughout Sea Island is free.
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For more info on taxis from YVR, visit yvr.ca.