Taxi Industry Modernization Support Program (PSMITT)

Who is eligible?

• Regroupings of registered dispatchers, qualified taxi owners, and qualified taxi drivers operating a taxi business as a non-profit legal entity
• Professional training centers as defined by the Regulation on the training of qualified taxi drivers

Who is not eligible

• Companies that do not operate within the taxi industry or are not registered as taxi enterprises under the relevant Quebec law.
• Organizations that are not non-profit legal entities, in the case of the image branding support component.
• Entities seeking to claim for retroactive branding expenses if the image or visual signature has already been developed in whole or in part.
• Companies whose main activity does not align with transportation of persons by taxi or associated support services (where specified for certain components).

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits, without markup, for internal personnel and partners working directly on the project.
• Acquisition and implementation costs for digital products.
• Professional fees for required project services (subject to public sector contract regulations and maximum rates as set by the Minister when not established by law or policy).
• Purchase of equipment (up to 15% of the total subsidy granted).
• Costs related to website design and development (up to 15% of the total subsidy granted).
• Professional fees for communication, marketing, and graphic design services related to branding (subject to applicable regulations and rates).
• Expenses for deploying a new brand image or implementing a visibility plan for the new visual identification.
• Expenses for applying the new visual signature to vehicles or roof lights (e.g., materials, paint, wrapping, lettering, magnetic signs, logos).

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Contribution of the project to achieving the objectives of the grant component.
• Efficiency in relation to project costs (diversified funding structure or support from partners to facilitate project completion and long-term sustainability).
• Innovative nature of the project.
• Quality of the submitted application (the implementation team’s experience and competence; clarity and detail in the information provided).

• Step 1: Complete the Prescribed Application Form
  • Fill out the official financial aid application form provided by the Ministère des Transports.
• Step 2: Prepare Supporting Documentation
  • Include a project description and objectives.
  • Provide a detailed description of proposed digital tools (if applicable).
  • Present the expected competitive advantages for development projects (if applicable).
  • Identify project partners.
  • Present the project team responsible for implementation.
  • Attach a project timeline.
  • Include a detailed budget and sources of financing from partners.
  • Add any other relevant information supporting your request.
• Step 3: Submit the Application to the Ministère des Transports
  • Send the completed application form along with all required supporting documents to the Ministère using the specified official channel (indicated in the call for proposals or program guidelines).
• Step 4: Await Evaluation and Selection
  • A technical committee led by the Ministère assesses applications based on program-specific criteria, including project contribution, efficiency, innovation, and quality of submitted documentation.
• Step 5: Respond to Additional Requests
  • Provide supplementary documents or clarifications if requested by the Ministère during the evaluation process.
• Step 6: Receive Notification of Decision
  • Wait for formal notification regarding the acceptance or refusal of your application.
• Step 7: Financial Commitment and Signature
  • If accepted, sign the engagement document as required by the program.
• Step 8: Receive and Manage Funds
  • Receive the initial financial aid payment (50% of the total granted).
  • Submit required proof of payment and a financial report to obtain the second and final installment.

• Beneficiaries must retain all documents and supporting evidence related to their application for five years and provide them upon request to authorized representatives.
• Failure to submit required documentation may result in the full or partial reimbursement of previously disbursed funds.
• The Minister reserves the right to refuse, modify, reduce, or terminate financial aid for reasons of public interest, following a formal written notice to the applicant.
• Recognition of government financial support is required in all communications and public relations activities related to the project; materials must be pre-approved by the Ministry.