An association representing taxicab owners and drivers applied under the Municipal Act, 2001 to quash a municipal taxi and limousine bylaw enacted by the city.
The applicant alleged the bylaw was passed in bad faith and discriminated against the taxicab industry by permitting limousine operators to compete without comparable restrictions.
The court held that municipalities possess broad authority under the Municipal Act to regulate and differentiate between classes of vehicles for hire, including setting fares and licensing regimes.
The evidence demonstrated extensive consultation, investigation, and debate prior to enactment of the bylaw.
The applicant failed to establish the high threshold required to prove municipal bad faith or unlawful discrimination.