Maybe Uber didn’t call the driver because Uber didn’t know the driver A Toronto Uber driver inadvertently pulled away with a sleeping child on the rear bench of his van. Uber Corporate would not give the frantic mom or the
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Julia Viscomi was shocked to realize her Uber driver had pulled away with her sleeping daughter in the vehicle. Uber refused to contact the driver when Viscomi begged for help, citing corporate privacy policies. Image: CBC
Mom regrets not using Taxi Julie Viscomi, the Toronto mother whose daughter was still in an Uber when it pulled away from her home last winter, told Taxi News she sincerely regretted not using a licensed Taxi. “I believe that
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Mark Carney engages in a document signing which resembles one of Donald Trump's "Executive Order" photo opps. Canada does not have Executive Orders signed by the Leader which has force in law. Image: CPAC
by Dan McTeague Well, you’ve got to hand it to Mark Carney. Though he’s only just entered politics — after years of flirting with the idea, while serving on Team Trudeau behind-the-scenes — and despite the fact that he hasn’t
Read MoreFTC says company enrolled consumers in subscription service and charged them without their consent, made it difficult for users to cancel April 21, 2025–America’s Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit today against Uber, alleging the rideshare and delivery company charged
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It's funny on a give-away mug; not so funny when Taxi operators are forced to invest $70,000 in a vehicle they didn't actually need to buy. Image: Taxi News
Toronto should delay 2030 EV deadline until it has a plan for charging stations City of Toronto spends $92 million on ferries, forgets to buy charging infrastructure pic.twitter.com/egY4gqI5vW — 6ixBuzzTV (@6ixbuzztv) April 3, 2025 Update April 17: Taxi News received
Read MoreThe Maple OnRoute 400 Highway 400 southbound will close April 21st. “The landlord of the Maple Plaza (Circle K) has advised that it intends to commence work on the site that will necessitate closure of the Plaza by April 30,
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Mark Carney engages in a document signing which resembles one of Donald Trump's "Executive Order" photo opps. Canada does not have Executive Orders signed by the Leader which has force in law. Image: CPAC
by Catherine Swift The Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada (CCMBC) It’s becoming increasingly clear why the Liberals limited the election campaign to the shortest time legally permissible. The more time goes on, the more Liberal Leader Mark
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April 8th media event with Mayor Olivia Chow and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. Image: YouTube
Imaginary tunnel tomorrow is better than invisible salt trucks today Yesterday, one of my favourite readers texted me to say, “‘Canadians like taking it in the a–’ should be the title of your next article.” It took me several minutes
Read MoreFinding kindness in a storm by Paul Kearley Rain, intense torrential rain. I was in Halifax, sitting in wall-to-wall traffic, my car buffeted by high-velocity winds and pelted by the steady pounding of the relentless rain. I had just come
Read MoreHillier Wins-Government loses! The bridge to Freedom is never too far. For 4 1/2 years former @randyhillierMPP has been battling in the courts that the COVID Lockdowns that criminalized peaceful assembly were unconstitutional. TODAY HE HAS WON! The Ontario Court
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Behrouz Khamseh attempts to explain to Councillors that 10 year old Taxis harm the industry, not help it. Beck Taxi and Co-op Cabs say the same thing. Image: YouTube
Toronto will do absolutely anything but admit 85,000 VFH is too many The “bucket o’ bolts” Taxi is back. No doubt American tourists who can’t wait to be booed and elbowed at a Blue Jay’s game are lining up to
Read Moreby George Wedge, NDP Candidate in Scarbough-Woburn Oh my God, this election is ugly! What I’m seeing while I’m out in our riding of Scarborough-Woburn is scary, from people out vandalizing my Liberal opponent’s Campaign Signs, to utter disregard for
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TTSAO president Phil Fletcher addressed industry at the 2024 conference. The 2025 event will be held on April 10th. Photo: RWN
The White Paper panel at the April 10th Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will delve into the critical gaps in the current MELT curriculum outlined in the association’s white paper. President Philip Fletcher will moderate the panel, described
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow encourages Canadians to put "elbows up" against American businesses. Even those that employ Canadians. Image: Caryma
Potential economic devastation isn’t fodder for a cute PR campaign Mayor Olivia Chow takes a selfie on stage, capturing the Elbows Up rally crowd behind her. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/94aBHVHUQs — Caryma Sa'd – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) March
Read MoreBorder crossing is “WAAAAAY over” on the U.S. side by John Richard Let me explain something to the morons that believe these tariffs are about drugs entering the USA and Canada needs to do more. As you all know I
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Armed with spirit and resolve, common sense and humour, the Truckers and their millions of supporters won a victory for freedom, democracy, and the Canadian Way. No shots were fired; no violence took place, until government used force to end the Convoy. It was a glorious celebration of Canuck culture, from the street hockey games to the bouncy castles, hot tubs and beer. Photo: Donna Laframboise
“Thank You, Truckers” author details heroic Truckers, supporters, donors Truckers who took part in the Freedom Convoy in 2022 are true heroes during a crucially important part of history, and Canadians should celebrate and be proud of them, says “Thank
Read More“The meaning of Easter? Life kicks you in the ass, and you get back up. That’s the meaning of Easter.”
—Nick Sofraniou, Greek shipper
Read MoreA petition created by Truckers for Safer Highways is calling for Ontario to end the practice of contracting Truck driver examinations to a third-party supplier. The petition is nearing its goal of 900 names, with 791 signatures on April 14th.
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