Will robots make delivery services MUD? First item at today’s Toronto Council
The first order of business at Toronto Council on December 17th will be discussion of MUD: micro-utility devices.
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December 13 starts restricted towing zones pilot, only authorized towing companies to be used
On December 13th, Ontario will launch its pilot project to introduce “restricted towing zones” on sections of provincial highways in an effort to clear incidents such as collisions or vehicle breakdowns more safely and quickly.
“The ongoing violence in the towing industry is unacceptable, which is why our government is taking action to make the towing industry safer through strengthened oversight and standards,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Ontario’s towing industry is a vital service on our roads and highways every day, and these actions will help to improve safety for all drivers.”
Read MoreVaccine choice shouldn’t lead to unemployment: MPP Roman Baber
On October 5, 2021, Independent Member of Provincial Parliament Roman Baber intends to introduce a “Jobs & Jabs” Bill, for passing by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. If passed, the Jobs & Jabs Bill will prevent employers from firing or penalizing employees because of their vaccination status or for refusing to disclose their vaccination status.
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Vaccine passports: are they legal? Are they related to Ontario’s new digital ID for smartphones?
On September 1st, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will soon require people to be fully vaccinated and provide “proof of their vaccination status,” otherwise known as a “Vaccine Passport” to access certain businesses and settings.
As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities, including indoor restaurants, gyms, sporting events, casinos and strip clubs. A similar program became effective in British Columbia on September 13th.
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Parents using Taxi apps for after school activities a growing service area
Parents using Taxi apps to get their kids to after-school activities is a growing segment of industry business. Photo: Checker Transportation Group Taxi companies with their own Apps are helping parents with one of the trickiest parts of the day:
Read MoreLawsuit against Uber certified to proceed in Ontario Court
On Thursday, August 12, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice certified a class-action lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc.
Judge Justin Paul Perell released his decision late on August 12. The decision stems from a court filing made by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Uber Eats courier David Heller in 2017.
Read MoreTruework launches “Credentials” to extend verifications to the Gig Economy in the US
Truework, the income verification API that powers over 15,000 lending institutions, today announced it has launched Credentials, a new technology that expands verification coverage beyond their instant network of 35 million employees. Credentials will allow the growing population of 1099 and other hard-to-reach employees to share their employment and income data with verifiers when instant verifications aren’t possible.
Read MoreOntario releases interactive road projects map
The Ontario government has released the 2021 Ontario Highways Program, an online resource that provides information on highway investments and projects that are planned and underway. “This information allows people to see highway projects that are being built or planned
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Commercial drivers with reduced vision allowed to demonstrate ability in new Ontario testing program
The Ontario government is introducing a vision waiver program for commercial drivers who have reduced vision.
A new regulation under the Highway Traffic Act will allow for the implementation of a commercial vision waiver program which would establish an individualized assessment program for Class A, C, D and F drivers. This program will allow commercial drivers with reduced vision to demonstrate their ability to compensate for their vision loss and if successful, maintain their mobility and livelihood. The new regulation is expected to come into effect in early July, 2021.
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