This PTC driver has renewed their license every year during May since 2016. "Why does it say 'September'?" the driver asks. Image: RDAO
“Uber is not updating drivers with up-to-date licenses:” RDAO Updated at 11:15am: Neil Shorey’s title and quote were amended for accuracy. Numerous PTC drivers, including those working on platforms Uber and Lyft, have been ticketed in recent weeks for driving
Read MoreTory and Saunders ignored the Law; will Chow and Demkiw restore faith in it? Coincidentally, as I was doing research and interviewing experts for a hard news article on the topic of “Enforcing the Law” as it relates to the
Read More“The City is part of the congestion problem” The CafeTO program which allows restaurants to use transform the curb lane of live traffic into patio seating is part of Toronto’s congestion problem, says Uber driver Victor. He was speaking to
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2022 is the most recent Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report posted to Toronto's website. Image: Toronto
Observant PTC driver says the quiet part out loud I don’t see any driver going for it unless there’s 100 per cent grant to converting their vehicle into an Accessible vehicle, because it takes a lot of more time that
Read MoreVisit to Detroit offers a sharp contrast to Toronto As you may have noticed (thanks for your emails, texts and notes!) the past week has been completely exceptional as Taxi News/Road Warrior News took a break from daily publication for
Read MoreUnlimited drivers depresses wages, competes with TTC says Europe’s Hopp Toronto should take over all licensing of PTC drivers, said one of the participants on the June 25th Private Transportation Company (PTC) stakeholder livestream. “I’m Johnny Monroe, I work for
Read MoreLow earnings means long hours for exhausted drivers Rideshare drivers who must drive up to 20 hours per day to make a living are a real safety issue, staff heard on the Private Transportation Company (PTC) consultation. Omar, one of
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When Toronto's Accessible Advisory Committee received a 2024 presentation based on the premise the Accessible on Demand program can be revived. "It would need to be RESURRECTED, from the DEAD!" an outraged operator said.
Image: City of Toronto
Toronto maintains delusions, illusions over program it killed with Uber Here are the stats (May 2024): 578 accessible plates172 not in use (no vehicle)47 to be replaced <1 yr301 to be replaced <2 yrs That leaves 58 wheelchair accessible vehicles
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One of Toronto's longest-serving Taxi industry operators, Peter Mandronis, speaks with Fiona Chapman of L&S at the June 20 meeting. Photo: Taxi News
Taxi feedback missing from June 24 staff presentation A third meeting focused on Accessible Taxis has been added to the calendar for Monday, June 24th. In addition to the Taxi industry virtual meeting scheduled for 12:30pm, and the meeting for
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