Instead of making its Accessible Taxi program viable by limiting the number of VFH, Toronto proposes extending the life of WAV's to ten years. 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. In these remarks, he also noted that he asked Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament so that the Liberals could select a new leader; this statement is being used as evidence in court that he is not acting in the best interests of Canada, but of the Liberal Party. 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
Read MoreThe Accessible Fund whereby one segment of the industry is MADE to pay for another is just insane By Andy Réti For over 30 years, I was making deputations at City Hall in the mistaken belief that just “this time
Read MoreCanada’s Finance Minister posts open letter on X resigning her portfolio “Dear Prime Minister, It has been the honour of my life to serve in government, working for Canada and Canadians. We have accomplished a lot together. On Friday, you
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Co-op Cabs’
Glenn De Baeremaeker
speaks at the December 10, 2024 Executive Committee meeting in Toronto.
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
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
Read MoreTranscript of Yevhenii Novikov’s remarks: “Yes, I would like to, would like to thank you the commission for the chance to speak here. So first of all, I want to talk about the discrimination I think I have faced recently
Read MoreNew comers facing “language, culture, educational barriers” need Uber’s low entry requirements Transcript of Jake Brockman’s remarks: “Thank you, Madam Mayor and Executive Committee members. My name is Jake Brockman, and I am pleased to work in Uber Canada’s Toronto
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