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Capital Taxi and DJ’s Taxi are merging to create a fleet of more than 300 cabs.

“A bigger fleet gives us more ability to shrink or reduce wait times,” said Marc André Way, co-owner of Capital Taxi.

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The decision has nothing to do with Uber digital taxi system, Way said.

“Does it help in battling the illegal taxis (Uber)? Of course it does; you’re now servicing an area with 300 cars (and) Capital Taxi is a well-established company.”

Fares won’t change, as they’re regulated by the city, and the new company will service all areas of Ottawa, a news release stated.

Capital Taxi is Ottawa’s second-largest taxi company with more than 200 vehicles and has been in business for more than 50 years. DJ’s, with a fleet of about 80 vehicles, primarily served the west end.

Blue Line is the city’s largest company with more than 500 taxis.

Capital and DJ’s will continue to use dispatching services from Coventry Connections, Blue Line’s parent company.

Consolidation talks between Capital and DJ’s have been underway for more than a year, said Way, and the decision was finalized within the last two months.

“There’s been a lot of discussion and consultation with the drivers,” he said.

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