Ontario “rideshare” regs moving like lightening Ontario’s unseemly rush to regulate so-called “rideshare” around the return of the Northlander train is transparently disingenuous and potentially irresponsible. Everyone knows by now that no one is sharing anything; the more frightening part
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Period for submitting comments to the Northlander Rideshare Pilot closed on April 10th. Image: Ontario
Pilot intended to “inform potential future province-wide oversight” The province of Ontario posted detailed notice of its plans for rideshare services along the Northlander train route within hours of its last consultation session with stakeholders on March 19th. On Friday,
Read MoreCanadians are about to feel more hurt by Dan McTeague Gas prices are reaching historical highs across Canada but things are about to get a lot worse. Not only are governments benefitting from higher gas prices, interest rates are expected
Read More“Nothing is more valuable or vulnerable than human beings:” Way As Ontario amends its Highway Traffic Act and reviews regulations for Vehicles for Hire, the Canadian Taxi Association is calling for a centralized database for all ground transportation drivers including Taxi, Uber,
Read MoreSmall conversations sometimes create the biggest shifts by Paul Kearley I saw the email… and let it sit. Subject line: “Quick chat?” Two simple words. But I knew what it meant. There had been tension for weeks. Short replies. Missed
Read MoreOttawa hopes to change its tact In a letter sent to Ottawa Taxi plate owners on March 18th, president and CEO of Coventry Connections Inc. Marc Andre Way wrote, “We are writing to provide you with a clear and brief
Read MorePolice are concerned there may be more victims On March 19th, the Toronto Police Service notified the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, police responded to a call for a Sexual
Read MoreOver the previous five years my passport got me in and out of 50 countries and several hundred border crossings by Toby Barrett I showed up at the Canadian Consulate in Buenos Aries when it dawned on me my passport
Read MoreSingle occupant vehicles could use HOV “off hours” The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, making better use of existing highway
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