Commercial drivers to verify eligibility to work in Canada Responding to the findings of an Auditor General’s report, the Ontario government is updating training and eligibility requirements for commercial vehicle drivers across the province. As part of these changes, the
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Emily Normandin-Parker, a 23-year-old UCLA graduate, was killed after an Uber driver abandoned her alongside freeway traffic during what was supposed to be a safe ride home. Following her death, her family established The Emily Normandin-Parker Foundation to honor her memory and advocate for stronger rideshare safety protections. Photo: Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP
The family of Emily Normandin-Parker has started a Foundation to advocate for issues “in the so-called ‘ride-hailing’ industry. Uber was ordered to pay $40 million dollars to Emily’s parents after a judge deemed an Uber driver caused her death. “Emily
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Northern Ontario Taxi companies are adament the province must do a rideshare pilot review after gaining winter experience. Photo: Mike Murchison
Law enforcement agencies to participate Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation will host at least two review sessions of its rideshare pilot project during September. According to an email obtained by Taxi News, the purpose of the sessions will be “to gather
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"Confessions of a Hamilton Cab Driver" by "best smelling" author Hans Wienhold is now available in 5 languages. Image: Amazon
“Best-smelling” author Hans Wienhold checks in for an automated opinion Ever the curious technophile, retired Taxi driver and renowned writer Hans Wienhold asked Meta AI to create a review of his book “Confessions of a Hamilton Cab Driver.” Taxi News
Read More4 days of testimony begins September 8 On September 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2026, the Allison Inquiry will hear testimony from Canadians injured by Covid-19 vaccines, as well as Canadians who have lost loved ones following vaccination. Canadians who
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Coventry Connection's shuttles were very popular with attendees at the Ontario East Municipal Conference in 2025. Coventry has sponsored them again in 2026. Photo: Taxi News
“There has never been a more important time to support local businesses,” says Marc Andre Way, CEO of Ottawa’s Coventry Connections. Coventry is sponsoring the transportation for the Ontario East Municipal Conference for the second year in a row at
Read MoreThe 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“Say ‘no’ to net zero policies” Trade talks with the United States have stalled and a fresh round of tariffs is now in effect. But there is an opportunity here for Canada — specifically Canadian oil and gas. If Mark
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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
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