The Rideshare Professor Torsten Kunert is supporting a campaign to have Uber drivers around the globe "give Uber the finger" to show dissatisfaction with driver pay and Uber policies. Image: YouTube We are still a nation of Rule of Law and elected government When did Uber become the law? An Uber driver in British Columbia is ticketed for breaking the law, and the case goes all the way to the BC
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This astonishing screen grab from the January 15th video being shared online shows the moment a front-seat Uber passenger grabs the steering wheel and slams the vehicle into a transport truck. Image: 6ixBuzz Accused in custody pending bail hearing in Oshawa court January 17 Updated January 18, 2024: The vehicle in this article was categorized as a “Taxi” by the Ontario Provincial Police, not an “Uber” as first reported. Taxi News regrets the
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“At Coventry, we have a very clear understanding that ‘all successful Taxi businesses are local,’ and we consider Amey’s understanding of the Kingston community to be the most important aspect of this development,” says Marc André Way, CEO of Coventry Connections. With the retirement of the owner Mark Greenwood in December 2024, ownership of Amey’s Taxi and Garage Operations has been transferred to Coventry Connections. “The Kingston community can continue to rely upon Amey’s for the same great service it has
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Photo: Ontario Provincial Police - North West Region May 1 “An entrenched, lucrative and dangerous immigration scheme exploiting newcomers and putting lives at risk“ “His new employer had sent the 26-year-old rookie driver out to navigate a semi-trailer through treacherous mountain passes. ‘There was no training,’ says Mr. Singh, who
Read MoreOn January 13th, auto makers were reeling over Canada’s announcement it is ending its Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program. “After informing Canadians on Friday that the iZEV program would run out of funds to assist Canadians in purchasing electric vehicle prior
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According to Statistics Canada, Toronto's population increased 7 per cent since 2013. The number of Vehicles for Hire have increased 1426 per cent, report Toronto staff. Image: Taxi News Toronto’s population up 7 per cent; Vehicles for Hire up 1,462 per cent California is on fire while there is no water in the fire hydrants; Justin Trudeau “resigned” then flew to the United States to speak as Canada’s Prime
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Uber appears to have magical powers which prevent otherwise intelligent Toronto officials from noticing the Elephant in the Room. Image: Cartoon Bob for Taxi News What could be more arbitrary than proposing the number that’s creating all the problems? Update at 1:30pm January 13: The full TRP report has been added to the bottom of the post in an accordion box. Like many other perfectly
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On January 6th, Justin Trudeau announced that he intends to step down as Liberal party leader and Prime Minister. Image: CBC And the Hogue Commission report on Elections Interference is delayed Justin Trudeau has not resigned yet. His exact words on January 6th were, “I intend to resign, as party leader as Prime Minister, after our party selects its next leader
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George Wedge, president of Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario speaks at Toronto's December 10th Executive Committee meeting. “Communications campaign” won’t fix issue of 86,000 vehicles Toronto still has approximately 86,000 Vehicles for Hire cruising the roads, with no cap in sight. However, Mayor Olivia Chow’s motion to launch a “communications and intergovernmental campaign focusing on raising the
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