Survey of the Taxi and Limousine Service Industry
Detailed information for 1997
Status:
Inactive
Frequency:
Annual
Record number:
4707
The survey collects financial and operating data needed to produce statistics for the Canadian taxi and limousine services industry.
Data release - This is a pilot survey. No data were released.
Description
The survey results represent fiscal year estimates of financial statistics for the Canadian Taxi and Limousine Services Industry.
Statistical activity
The survey is administered as part of the Unified Enterprise Survey program (UES). The UES program has been designed to integrate, gradually over time, the approximately 200 separate business surveys into a single master survey program. The UES aims at collecting more industry and product detail at the provincial level than was previously possible while avoiding overlap between different survey questionnaires. The redesigned business survey questionnaires have a consistent look, structure and content. The unified approach makes reporting easier for firms operating in different industries because they can provide similar information for each branch operation. This way they avoid having to respond to questionnaires that differ for each industry in terms of format, wording and even concepts.
This statistical activity is part of a set of surveys measuring various aspects of activities related to the movement of people and goods. These surveys are grouped as follows:
Transportation by air includes records related to the movement of aircraft, passengers and cargo by air for both Canadian and foreign air carriers operating in Canada as well as the financial and operating characteristics of Canadian air carriers. These data are produced by the Aviation Statistics Centre.
Transportation by rail includes records relating to rail transportation in Canada, and between the United States and Canada.
Transportation by road includes records relating to all road transport in Canada. In addition to surveying carriers and owners of registered motor vehicles, certain programs rely on aggregation of provincial and territorial administrative records.
Subjects
- Business performance and ownership
- Financial statements and performance
- Transportation
- Transportation by road
Data sources and methodology
Target population
Classified under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 4853, this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing passenger transportation by taxi and limousine, not operated on regular schedules or routes. Taxicab fleet owners and organizations that provide dispatch services are included, regardless of whether drivers are hired, rent their cabs or are otherwise compensated. Owner-operated taxicabs (self-employed drivers) are also included.
Sampling
This is a sample survey with a cross-sectional design.
Error detection
At the collection stage, reported data are examined for completeness and inconsistencies using automated edits coupled with analytical review.
Estimation
General estimation system is used to provide estimates for the entire observed population.
In addition, the sampling weights derived from the sample survey design are modified and improved using updated information. This was possible because, during the passage of time since the sample was selected, the Business Register was updated further with more complete information. The final set of weights reflects as closely as possible the changing characteristics of the population in this industry.
The final estimates are derived by combining the survey estimates and the taxation data estimates.
Quality evaluation
Prior to dissemination, survey results are analyzed for comparability; in general, this includes a detailed review of individual responses (especially for the largest companies), general economic conditions, historic trends, and comparisons with other data sources.
Disclosure control
Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Various confidentiality rules are applied to all data that are released or published to prevent the publication or disclosure of any information deemed confidential. If necessary, data are suppressed to prevent direct or residual disclosure of identifiable data.
Revisions and seasonal adjustment
Annual estimates are provided for the reference year. The data for the previous reference year are revised if necessary. As this is an annual program, seasonal adjustments are not applicable.
Documentation
- Taxi and Limousine Service Industry - Data Quality Statements - 1997
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