Democracy & Government

George Wedge, president of Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario speaks at Toronto's December 10th Executive Committee meeting.
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Toronto “just punting” cap issue, RDAO says

“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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Co-op Cabs’ Glenn De Baeremaeker speaks at the December 10, 2024 Executive Committee meeting in Toronto.
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Chow asks serious questions; De Baeremaeker has answers

Having 82,000 Vehicles for Hire (VFH) on Toronto streets is an irrational idea, Co-op Cabs’ representative Glenn De Baeremaeker to Mayor Chow and Executive Committee on December 10th. “Councillor Colle moved a motion about a year ago for a a

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A chance to rebuild the Vehicle for Hire industry feels like watching the sun rise on a new day. Photo: Taxi News
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Can we stop the transportation insanity? Let’s hope!

All every Uber driver wants, is what every Taxi driver once had. Everything Taxi drivers ever had and fought for – a living wage; some job security; transparent dealings with regulators and customers; and traffic congestion that is at least

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"In November 2023, we were told there would be big problems with the ride availability if the number of licenses was limited to 52,000; now they're using the same argument, but pushing to 80,000 drivers," pointed out Uber driver Vitaly Goodman.
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“Right and wrong have become blurred” says Uber driver Goodman

Before Canada had a minimum wage law in 1920, workers were exploited with long hours and low pay, lacking legal protection. Gig workers today face a similar, ugly situation. The difference now is that with the modern propaganda, misinformation, facts

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