Safety monitor in front passenger seat during geofenced rides Elon Musk offered rides to about 20 of his special friends in Austin, Texas on June 22nd. The trials were geofenced, limited to a specialized zone in the city and available
Read MoreRe: Toronto police bust fake Taxi gangs As if the struggling taxi industry needed this. Talk about getting kicked in the teeth while on the ground. All being well, the travelling public’s short-term memory will enable this matter to fade
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Toronto Police shared information on 11 suspects in the Project Fare investigation. Image: TPS/YouTube
Police bust suspects masquerading as legitimate Taxi operators “Legitimate taxi drivers will never refuse cash.” Detective David Coffey Toronto police have busted an organized gang now charged with criminal acts in the hundreds of so-called “Taxi scams” which took place
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Councillor Mike Colle's April 23 motion to require Vehicle for Hire firms to improve emergency contact systems will be the topic of upcoming industry consultations. Image: YouTube
Experience: recognizing a mistake the second time you make it When John Tory re-wrote Toronto’s Taxi by-law to give Uber special privileges in 2016, professionals who care and worry about passenger safety were aghast. In one fell swoop, virtually all
Read MoreFirms brace for cost spikes, policy uncertainty, threat of trade disruptions With inflationary pressures rising again and trade tensions casting a long shadow, Canadian businesses are increasingly on edge. According to Business Insights Quarterly (Q2 2025) from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s
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People Magazine ran a fulsome interview with Julia Viscomi, whose daughter went missing in an Uber vehicle last winter. Uber refused to provide the driver's contact information to Toronto Police. Image: Facebook
Motion to consult with VFH industry passed April 23 As of June 17, industry consultation around Vehicle for Hire emergency contact information systems have not been scheduled by Toronto staff. Licensing and Standards staff were directed to conduct the consultations
Read MoreExtortion and violence in the towing industry Peel Regional Police, as part of a Joint Force Operation with local and provincial law enforcement partners, have recovered more than $4.2 million in assets following the dismantling of an organized criminal network
Read MoreWednesday, June 18 Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRjVL5EeTtmNBWadpNbr6w#/registration Women’s Leadership Accord: Lead the Way for Women in Trucking Forward-thinking employers know that attracting top talent means creating workplaces where women want to work. THRC’s new Women’s Leadership Accord recognizes companies that
Read MorePrimarily Lexus and Toyota vehicles from residential areas (May 30) In April 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) became involved in a stolen vehicle investigation. A 2024 Lincoln was reported stolen in Niagara on April 20,
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