Drivers licences, vehicle registrations, permit fees go up in Ontario

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TORONTO, Ont. -- The province of Ontario has announced increases to driver and vehicle licensing fees, which the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) warns could be the “first shoe to drop” as the province looks to eliminate its...

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[Maggs]

I really do hope that Mr. David Bradley supports the carriers on this insulting 70% increase that has been proposed. No shipper in our industry will EVER support a 70% increase to support our increased fees forced on us by our government.

It’s time we started to protect our industry and the people that cultivated this industry.

 

[ralphthetrucker]

I really do hope that Mr. David Bradley supports the carriers on this insulting 70% increase that has been proposed. No shipper in our industry will EVER support a 70% increase to support our increased fees forced on us by our government.

It’s time we started to protect our industry and the people that cultivated this industry.

Not to be argumentative Maggs but a 70% increase in licensing costs doesn't increase your overall costs by that magnitude so you won't need that big of an increase to offset the additional fees incurred.

 

[Maggs]

Ralph

Not to be argumentative Maggs but a 70% increase in licensing costs doesn't increase your overall costs by that magnitude so you won't need that big of an increase to offset the additional fees incurred.

I know that 70% increase doesnt dip into the entire operating costs, its the principle of the matter.