Administration for the Town of Drumheller is currently in the research phase of preparing a new bylaw on how taxis are operated and regulated within Drumheller.
The proposed bylaw is expected to be ready for presentation to Town Council by early fall said Paul Salvatore, director of Community Services for the Town of Drumheller.
“The goal is to come up with a bylaw that is simple, easy to understand and works for those who it applies to,” said Salvatore.
The need for a new bylaw, it seems, as Salvatore explains, is when more competition enters the marketplace there is an outcry for regulation.
Looking into examples from other communities within Alberta, Salvatore said they want to create a bylaw that best suits Drumheller.
“We certainly don’t want to take examples from communities that are way beyond our scope and size. Calgary for instance, has thousands of cabs on the road and that’s just not Drumheller,” said Salvatore.
There is an existing bylaw for taxis operating within Drumheller, however it hasn’t been updated since 2000.
“We want to operate and regulate in a simple way but also ensure the safety of passengers.”