The words we use
“So difficult it is to show the various meanings and imperfections of words when we have nothing else but words to do it with.” –John Locke Sitting around the kitchen table, we were discussing ideas when I used the word
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Vehicle for Hire review coverage ready to resume
Visit to Detroit offers a sharp contrast to Toronto As you may have noticed (thanks for your emails, texts and notes!) the past week has been completely exceptional as Taxi News/Road Warrior News took a break from daily publication for
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“Fundamental overhaul of the licensing system” required
Unlimited drivers depresses wages, competes with TTC says Europe’s Hopp Toronto should take over all licensing of PTC drivers, said one of the participants on the June 25th Private Transportation Company (PTC) stakeholder livestream. “I’m Johnny Monroe, I work for
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Sleepy rideshare drivers a safety issue: caller
Low earnings means long hours for exhausted drivers Rideshare drivers who must drive up to 20 hours per day to make a living are a real safety issue, staff heard on the Private Transportation Company (PTC) consultation. Omar, one of
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City of Toronto staff at the June 24th VFH consultation for the General Public at 850 Coxwell. Photo: Christian Zdravko for Taxi News
Rideshare is “modern-day slavery, indentured servitude” driver says
Consumers, drivers speak at public consultation by Christian Zdravko Rideshare drivers are living lives comparable to “modern-day slavery,” and “indentured servitude,” participants heard at the June 24th Vehicle for Hire stakeholder consultation session. Toronto residents affected by the shortcomings of
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When Toronto's Accessible Advisory Committee received a 2024 presentation based on the premise the Accessible on Demand program can be revived. "It would need to be RESURRECTED, from the DEAD!" an outraged operator said.
Image: City of Toronto
Accessible Taxi on Demand: “It’s over”
Toronto maintains delusions, illusions over program it killed with Uber Here are the stats (May 2024): 578 accessible plates172 not in use (no vehicle)47 to be replaced <1 yr301 to be replaced <2 yrs That leaves 58 wheelchair accessible vehicles
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Taxi license owners win settlement in Quebec
Judge orders $219 million compensation over 2016 Uber entry Today, Judge Silvana Conte of the Superior Court of Quebec rendered a historic judgment in class actions ordering the Quebec government to pay more than $219 million in compensation to thousands
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To have vehicles for hire lined up and waiting for the exact moment a customer needs a ride would mean thousands of cars need to be cruising or waiting, 24/7. It's not sustainable; balance can be achieved but may require reasonable wait times, says Marc Andre Way. Photo: Vazken Karamanoukian
Instant gratification is unsustainable
Consumers should not expect a cab to arrive faster than an ambulance by Marc Andre Way Instant gratification is not sustainable in ground transportation. Of course, consumers love the idea that they can tap an app to receive whatever they
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One of Toronto's longest-serving Taxi industry operators, Peter Mandronis, speaks with Fiona Chapman of L&S at the June 20 meeting. Photo: Taxi News
Now, three Taxi meetings on Monday
Taxi feedback missing from June 24 staff presentation A third meeting focused on Accessible Taxis has been added to the calendar for Monday, June 24th. In addition to the Taxi industry virtual meeting scheduled for 12:30pm, and the meeting for
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