Lesson 1Recordkeeping and audit requirements: trip logs, receipts, digital records and platform reporting obligationsThis lesson covers recordkeeping responsibilities for TVDE drivers, encompassing trip logs, receipts, digital records, and the role of platform data in audits, tax verifications, and regulatory reviews, along with retention durations and privacy compliance in Canada.
Required trip data and minimum log detailsIssuing and storing receipts for passengersUsing platform dashboards and exportsRecommended digital backup practicesLegal record retention time limitsProtecting passenger data and privacyLesson 2Operational restrictions: geofencing, permitted pickup/dropoff zones, airport rules, congestion charges, and special event rulesThis lesson examines operational boundaries like geofenced zones, designated pickup and drop-off areas, airport protocols, congestion or low-emission fees, and regulations for special events that dictate where, when, and how TVDE drivers can operate in Canadian cities.
Understanding city geofencing and no‑go areasPickup and dropoff rules at curbs and hubsAirport staging, permits and fee proceduresCongestion, toll and low‑emission chargesNighttime, school and hospital zone limitsTemporary rules for festivals and big eventsLesson 3Required training, background checks, medical exams, and criminal record policiesThis lesson outlines compulsory training, background screenings, and medical assessments for TVDE drivers, covering course materials, exam procedures, criminal record evaluations, health criteria, and the impact of appeals or rehabilitation on qualification in Canada.
Mandatory TVDE training course contentFinal exams and minimum passing criteriaCriminal record and police background checksMedical fitness standards and periodic examsHandling past convictions or pending casesAppeals and rehabilitation based exceptionsLesson 4Driver licensing and professional permits required for TVDE (application, renewal, disqualifiers)This lesson explains the driver licences and professional permits needed for TVDE operations, including the appropriate licence class, local professional credentials, application processes, renewal procedures, medical fitness checks, and common disqualifying factors or documentation issues in Canada.
Required driver license class and validityApplying for the local TVDE professional cardDocuments and fees for permit applicationsRenewal timelines and avoiding expirationsCommon disqualifying offenses or sanctionsUpdating details after address or status changesLesson 5Identifying relevant local authorities and statutes governing TVDE and ride-hailingThis lesson identifies key municipal authorities and legal frameworks regulating TVDE services, such as transportation agencies, city councils, airport authorities, and methods to access statutes, bylaws, and official guidelines for maintaining compliance in Canada.
Transport and mobility regulatory agenciesCity council bylaws affecting ride‑hailingAirport and special zone managing bodiesHow to search official legal databasesReading and interpreting local regulationsStaying updated on new rules and noticesLesson 6Local labour and tax obligations related to independent drivers (invoicing, GST/HST, income reporting)This lesson describes how self-employed TVDE drivers manage invoicing, GST/HST, and income reporting, including self-employment registration, record maintenance, deductible expenses, and aligning platform reports with Canadian tax filing deadlines.
Registering as self‑employed or micro‑businessWhen VAT or sales tax registration is requiredIssuing invoices and digital receipts correctlyTracking deductible operating and vehicle expensesUsing platform reports for annual tax returnsAvoiding common tax non‑compliance risksLesson 7Fines, penalties, suspension and appeal processes for regulatory breachesThis lesson details fines, demerit points, suspensions, and vehicle impoundments for TVDE violations, including investigation procedures, response timelines, appeal mechanisms, and preventive measures to avoid recurring infractions in Canada.
Common TVDE infractions and fine rangesAdministrative versus criminal sanctionsGrounds for suspension or permit revocationNotification, deadlines and payment optionsHow to file an appeal or formal complaintPreventing repeat violations through complianceLesson 8Insurance requirements: commercial/ride-hailing coverage, liability limits, proof and claims processThis lesson addresses required insurance for ride-hailing, including commercial or app-specific policies, minimum liability amounts, vehicle or app proof requirements, exclusions, and procedures for reporting and processing claims post-incident in Canada.
Difference between personal and commercial coverageMinimum liability limits set by the cityWhen platform insurance is active or inactiveKeeping valid proof of insurance accessibleSteps to follow after a collision or incidentReporting and tracking an insurance claimLesson 9Vehicle registration, inspections, emissions, and permitted vehicle types and agesThis lesson covers municipal rules for TVDE-eligible vehicles, including registration, regular inspections, emissions compliance, age and mileage restrictions, and categories like electric, wheelchair-accessible, or luxury vehicles in Canada.
Choosing a compliant vehicle class and body typeLocal rules on vehicle age, mileage and conditionRegistration status and proof kept in the vehicleMandatory safety and roadworthiness inspectionsCity emissions and low‑emission zone standardsRules for EVs, hybrids and accessible vehicles
