Taxicab Licenses
The operation of taxicabs in the Town of Fairfield is governed by the Public Safety Ordinance, Article V - Taxicab Stands & Taxicab License.
Taxicab drivers and businesses must each be licensed to operate within Town limits. See the Public Safety Ordinance, Article V, Section 8-509 for paid rates, number of passengers permitted, and a list of fines and penalties.
Taxicab Driver's License
The Town Clerk issues taxicab licenses for cab drivers to drive in Fairfield only, as per Public Safety Ordinance, Article 5. Persons wishing to obtain a taxicab license will fill out a taxicab license application in the Town Clerk's Office. At that time, the Town Clerk will make a photocopy of the applicant's State of Maine driver's license and will collect the fee. The Town Clerk will then run a criminal background check and a driving record and review those reports to see if the applicant qualifies for the license. To see if you qualify for a taxicab license in the Town of Fairfield, see the Taxicab License Application below.
Taxicab Driver License Application
The fee for a new taxicab license is $36.00. The license expiration date is May 1 each year. The renewal fee on May 1st each year is $26.00. Please note that these fees are non-refundable due to the fact that the Town pays for the supplies needed to issue the license, as well as the criminal background charges imposed by the State of Maine.
Please note that if you do not come in to the Town Clerk's Office for a renewal license by the last week in April, your license will expire on May 1 and you will not be authorized to drive in Fairfield until your license is renewed.
Taxicab Business License
Taxicab business owners must obtain an annual business license from the Town Clerk. The application is available online or at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Taxicab Business License Application
Taxicab Rates Chart to be Posted in the Cab
The following is required with the Taxicab Business License application:
- Proof of Insurance (see below)
- License Fee of $50.00 per taxicab (due annually by May 1)
Taxicab Insurance
Current liability insurance running for no less than one (1) year after May first of each year, and for a sum of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) because of bodily injury or death to any one person; in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) because of bodily injury or death of two (2) persons in any one accident; and in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) because of injury to and destruction of property in any one (1) accident; or a one hundred twenty-five thousand dollar ($125,000) single-limit policy as provided through the assigned risk program. All liability insurance policies required shall contain a clause requiring notification to the Town if the policy is canceled or not renewed. A current vehicle registration for each vehicle is also required.
Taxicab Inspection
Each taxicab used in the Town of Fairfield shall be inspected by May 1 each year, and at the request of the owner or operator thereof, may also be inspected at any other time. No certificate of inspection shall be in force longer than a one (1) year period. Such inspection shall be made by the Chief of Police or designee who shall issue his certificate of inspection if he finds the taxicab to be safe, clean and otherwise suitable. Such certificate shall be carried in the taxicab and readily available for inspection. No taxicab shall be operated without such certificate. Please contact the Chief of Police at 453-9321 to schedule your taxicab inspection in the month of April.