Police search for missing driver
Can I dm please https://t.co/yzWFvMbhp1 — Kristine Hubbard (@KristineHubbard) June 2, 2026
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Uber offering shuttles, busses for FIFA in US
In a move sure to distress beleaguered drivers, Uber will offer shuttle rides as an option for soccer fans watching this year’s FIFA World Cup games at four match venues in the United States. Toronto is not among the venue cities
Read MoreOntario ignores requests to update safety
None of the safety discussions or elements suggested by the Taxi industry and supported by police have been included in Regulation 136/26, which became effective on May 19th. The regulations were created to allow the province to permit platform-based services
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April 23 unveiling of Know Human Trafficking's latest Truck Wrap - at the Barrie OnRoute and sponsored by OnRoute; Ippilito Trucking; and Know Human Trafficking.
Ontario uses North as guinea pig for rideshare safety
“What are the safety protocols?” “Are there safety protocols? If so, what are the safety protocols being mandated for rideshare in the North?” asks Shelley Walker, CEO of Know Human Trafficking. Walker is dismayed that Ontario did not reach out
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Travellers can now access live updates of street closures during FIFA on Toronto's website. Image: Toronto
“Delayed streetcars, endless congestion” FIFA fears
“Taylor Swift” scenario in which teams have to walk to the stadium “Toronto wants to look world-class for FIFA 2026 — the reality is falling apart,” writes Jeremy Borg for the Western Standard in advance of FIFA, scheduled to begin
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Private Member’s Motion for Rideshare passes
Ontario’s Parliament approved a Private Member’s Motion to create a “streamlined, standard Provincial Regulatory Framework for Rideshare Programs” on May 7th, 2026. Motion 66, introduced by Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston member John Jordon passed unanimously. The text of the motion reads: “That, in
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Metro vs Ottawa oral arguments 10am May 11
Zoom link to court proceedings Update: 10:30am May 11: Proceedings have been moved from Courtoom #23 as originally reported. They are underway in Courtroom #37. Metro Taxi vs City of Ottawa returns to Superior Court on May 11, 2026 to
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"Here with several hundred friends!" Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario member Earla Phillips tweeted on October 17th, 2024. "Fighting for fair pay!" On May 7th, Phillips officially launched her own SubStack to share her observations. Photo: Earla Phillips
Earla Phillips launches SubStack
“Some posts will focus on labour and policy…others may simply be observations from the road” Uber driver and labour organizer Earla Phillips has launched her own Substack. “A lot of people still see rideshare as ‘just a side gig,’” Phillips
Read MoreMetro vs Ottawa closing submissions May 6
Aggregate versus individual payment calculations at issue Closing submissions in the Metro Taxi vs City of Ottawa court case are scheduled to be filed on Wednesday, May 6th. “This Court has found the City of Ottawa liable in negligence for
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