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A new fare structure for larger taxis in Saskatoon went into effect on Monday, replacing the van rate that had been in place for about two decardes.

Under the previous system, van taxis charged 1.5 times the standard taxi fare when transporting more passengers or luggage than a sedan taxi could accommodate.

The Large Vehicle Fare of $9.50 will now apply whenever a larger taxi, defined as a taxi with third row-seating, is requested directly through dispatch for any reason, or is hailed curbside with five or more passengers. The new farm more accurately reflects the current operating and ownership costs of larger vehicles compared to sedan taxis.