To protect tourists from being taken advantage of, the Toronto government has set guidelines and rules for taxis and Toronto limousine services when it comes to pick-ups and drop offs at the airport. The GTAA or the Greater Toronto Airport Authority and the Department of Transportation set these rules for more safety and security.

Toronto limo companies and taxis are screened by these two offices before they gain entry into airport terminals to pick-up travelers.  This test includes a check on the condition of a taxi or limo service’s fleet. The chances of Toronto limo services having passed this screening becomes higher the longer they have been in business. This is why it is advisable to ask how many years they have been in business.

Upon passing the test, a Toronto limo service will be issued licenses and gate passes. These however, are only valid in a particular area, usually in the area where that Toronto limo’s head office is. So, if your arrival flight ends at Billy Bishop Airport, and your Toronto limousine service is licensed to pick up people at Pearson Airport, it is not out of the ordinary that they would charge a maximum of $50 extra. This extra charge depends on the fuel prices at the moment and on the area they will pick you up from relative to the area where they are licensed.

It would also be smart for future passengers of Toronto limousine companies to ask about the insurance coverage of the service they want to hire. The mark of a good Toronto limo service is its readiness to give its customers a copy of its certificate of insurance coverage. This protects both customer and Toronto Limousine Company in the event of an accident or mishap.

Choose a Toronto limousine company that is a member of the associations of limousine companies in Toronto.  Groups like the Better Business Bureau and the National Limousine Association regulate its members to ensure that they provide quality service.

Toronto airports have provisions for handi-capable travelers. Wheelchair ramps, railings and waiting areas have been designed and incorporated into the airports for the ease and comfort of people with physical challenges. Likewise, Toronto limousine services also provide wheelchairs and other helpful aids for such passengers. Pre-booking allows customers to notify Toronto limo companies of the need for these aids.

For luggage concerns, Toronto limousine services do have a trunk that can carry them. Luggage, though, is generally not allowed inside the passenger area. If you have a lot of extra luggage, you can hire a taxi or a minivan to carry them in a convoy with your Toronto limo. As to lifting your bags to and from the airport, your Toronto limo driver will help you find a dispatcher.

A Toronto limousine company can pick up several lone travelers at once. This helps ease the cost. Some lone travelers, though, would like a limo to themselves. In this case, they can notify their Toronto limo service about their preference.