Hey guys, so with Pearson airport's new rules about picking up and dropping of at the curbside, I want to hear how you choose to pickup and drop off your friends, family, or relatives?
For those unaware Pearson airports new fine is a $75 ticket for stopping at the loading and off-loading curbside at Terminals 1 and 3.
From the website:
For loading and offloading, you may stop briefly outside the Arrivals or Departures areas at either terminal. Note, waiting is not permitted.
I'm curious what your thoughts are about the wording as its a little confusing where it says you can't stop or wait, but then says you can stop briefly in the same paragraph.
Edit: Thank you all for the insights, I am picking up my Dad from the airport this Friday, will report how my experience goes with the new rules that the airport put in place.
The way the airport wants you to do it is:
If I were to guess, probably no more than one or two minutes without active loading will be allowed. If it's a busy time, guards might shoo you immediately if your passengers aren't there immediately. I usually travel to Pearson with no checked luggage, so I'm there before my ride arrives.
The cell phone waiting lot is such a good thing! Why don’t they monetize it by adding a coffee shop? 🤔
How do you handle any situations where for example the person you might be picking up or dropping off needs help with their bags or has mobility issues?
Do you find you need to bring a partner of friends with you so they can circle the car (as not to stop at the curb) while you help your arriving or departing family or friends?
To answer your questions: