Where to Take the PTC Licence Training Course

If you plan to drive for a rideshare company (like Uber or Lyft), or a taxi or limo service in Toronto, you’ll need to complete a city-approved driver training course before you can get your PTC Licence.

In this post, we’ll walk you through what the training course involves and explain the key differences between the six city-approved providers.

What is the Driver Training Course?

In Toronto, it is mandatory to complete a city-approved driver training course in order to get a PTC Licence. The course takes about four hours to complete and can be done entirely online through certain city-approved providers. Once you pass the final test, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, which you’ll need to submit when applying to drive for a PTC company.

The training covers important skills and situations you’ll encounter on the road, including:

• Safely transporting passengers
• Navigating the challenges of city driving
• Providing service to passengers with disabilities or accessibility needs
• Preventing racism and discrimination
• Laws and regulations that govern vehicle-for-hire drivers

Which Provider is Right for You?

The City of Toronto has approved six companies to provide the driver training course. Each course covers the same core content but differs in how the content and final exam are delivered.

Your choice will likely come down to how you like to learn. If you’re unsure which course to choose, here’s a simple way to decide:

• If you want a fully online, self-paced experience with no in-person lectures or exams, DrivePro is your best option.
• If you prefer a live or in-person experience, AMB Driving School or DriveWise are your best options.
• If you want a mix of both, Parachute and DRVR Hub offer hybrid learning options.

Provider Comparison Chart

Understanding the Differences

Here’s what the differences above look like in practice:

• Online vs. In-Person: Some providers, like DrivePro, are fully online, meaning you can complete the course anytime, with no live sessions or classrooms required. Others deliver their training in-person or offer live online classes where an instructor teaches in real time over a platform like Zoom.
• Self-Paced vs. Scheduled: Online programs like DrivePro’s are entirely self-paced – you can log-in whenever fits your schedule and pause anytime. In-person and live-online options, require you to attend at specific dates and times.
• Fully Online vs. Live Proctored Online Exams: All courses include a final exam, but they differ in how they are monitored. Fully online exams are recorded and verified automatically, so there is no need to schedule or interact with a live proctor. Live proctoring involves a real person supervising your test via a platform like Zoom.

Final Thoughts

Taking any of the six of the city-approved courses will qualify you to drive for a rideshare, taxi, or limousine service in Toronto. If you’re looking for a course that’s fully online and self-paced, DrivePro is a great option. You can start anytime, finish in about four hours, and receive your certificate instantly after passing the final test.

Looking for more guidance? Check out our post on How to Get Your PTC Licence in Toronto.