The Associated Press reports that robotaxi serives through British tech company Wayve will be launched on September 3rd. Taxi News has retained the services of a freelance reporter to download the app; book a ride; and report on the process.
Read More“Driven by People: Kristine Hubbard’s Vision for Beck Taxi” TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2026 /CNW/ — Few industries have been reshaped as dramatically over the past decade as urban transportation. Smartphones changed how passengers book rides, ride-hailing platforms challenged long-established business models, and
Read MoreConsumer alert While the car-buying process can be stressful, whether you’re shopping online or in person, the thought of driving off the dealer’s lot with that sweet ride you’ve had your eyes on can be exhilarating. But imagine showing up
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I felt physically ill when I saw the Ontario trillium logo on the door of a pot shop in my tiny town of Newcastle, Ontario, which actually has two giant stores to serve a population of 10,170 people. Image: Taxi News
Alcohol, marijuana, gambling, fake news waste time and brain cells This article was updated at 5pm Sept. 1st to include reference to Alzheimer’s/dementia Something about Canadian provinces boycotting American alcohol products got stuck in my brain last year and I
Read MoreBike lane removal proceeding in Toronto Following the recent ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal, the provincial government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to begin the process of restoring motor vehicle lanes that were previously removed for
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Aaron Taxi CEO Mike Sanders says he has no idea who is enforcing what law, when and where with regard to Ontario's new rideshare regulations. Neither the City of Sudbury, the MTO or the OPP appear to know, either. Image: Aaron Taxi
Sudbury firm “at a loss” to understand how laws will be enforced Aaron Taxi of Sudbury believes it should not have to pay to renew its Taxi licenses while government officials figure out Ontario’s new Vehicle for Hire laws. In
Read MoreRush to new rideshare by-law which favours American firms Cornwall’s Choice Taxi has retained Conway Litigation as the border city appears ready to write new by-laws legalizing rideshare in September, 2026. Farooq Muhammad of Choice Taxi told Taxi News he
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Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria speaks at the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce luncheon, August 25, 2026. Photo: Taxi News
Family-owned Taxi companies snubbed by Ford’s Minister Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria spoke about “last mile” transportation while managing never to say the word “Taxi.” Video: Taxi News Ontario’s Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria visited Sudbury on August 25th, speaking at a
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Ottawa Police Superintendent Supt. Heather Lachine says 150 reported sexual assaults is "a big number." Photo: CBC
150 reports since June 1, police warn Rideshare services and social media meet-ups are both concerning the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), which says reports of sexual assaults have increased by almost 24 percent during January to August this year compared
Read Moreby Mike Murchison There’s a phrase going around on social media which in my opinion is probably the finest meaningful phrase I’ve ever heard. In a time where self gratification seems to tower over empathy, kindness , faith ,Hope and
Read MoreTo the Editor, regarding Uber launches in Sudbury And so, Uber strikes again. There’s a term that ideally captures Uber, which propriety and good etiquette prevent me from stating. While it is not Richard Nixon’s favourite pejorative, suffice to say, the
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