Plaintiffs remain optimistic Taxi plate holders and industry observers waiting for the decision by Justice Marc Smith in the Metro Taxi vs. City of Ottawa case will need to wait a little longer. Those involved with the landmark case, in
Read MoreOttawa October 1 safety event for drivers When you’re walking or cycling near a large vehicle, can the driver see you? Come experience an interactive blind spot demonstration and learn how to stay safe and visible on the road. Discover
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Slide from staff report to Cornwall City Council indicates "safety is where the gap is widest" between Taxi and rideshare. Image: Cornwall
Municipal elections, Ontario pilot program given as reasons to wait The City of Cornwall Council has voted to delay work on creating a new vehicle for hire by-law until at least after the upcoming municipal elections. Deputy fire services chief
Read More“Clearly, they are not listening to local businesses” Ministry of Transportation staff “would not engage in the context of the rideshare conversation,” on a stakeholder call this week, says Mike Sanders of Sudbury’s Aaron Group Taxi. The stated purpose of
Read More“You cannot claim to put safety first while fighting to silence the families whose lives have been devastated” Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP announces that a retired California judge has ordered Uber Technologies, Inc. to pay $40 million to the parents
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Emily Normandin-Parker, a 23-year-old UCLA graduate, was killed after an Uber driver abandoned her alongside freeway traffic during what was supposed to be a safe ride home. Following her death, her family established The Emily Normandin-Parker Foundation to honor her memory and advocate for stronger rideshare safety protections. Photo: Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP
The family of Emily Normandin-Parker has started a Foundation to advocate for issues “in the so-called ‘ride-hailing’ industry. Uber was ordered to pay $40 million dollars to Emily’s parents after a judge deemed an Uber driver caused her death. “Emily
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DriveWise managment "family" Lesley de Repentigny (far right) and husband Martin with their daughter Katherine Scharapenko and her husband Ryan (left). Photo: DriveWise
Clients offer congratulations on Canadian Occupational Safety Award Barrie’s DriveWise/KnowledgeSurge has been named the best supplier for driver training in the 2026 Canadian Occupational Safety Readers’ Choice Awards. DriveWise president Lesley de Repentigny told Taxi News that the award came
Read MoreNew CARFAX investigation checks nearly half a million vehicles across 16 major cities CENTREVILLE, Va. (September 14, 2026) – More than 1 in 4 taxi and rideshare vehicles analyzed by CARFAX across 16 major U.S. cities had at least one unfixed
Read More“Police HATE this file” and want municipalities to take it Sault Ste. Marie and Cornwall are both “reviewing” or “clarifying” vehicle-for-hire regulations. The timing is unusual, given that Ontario is in the middle of a pilot involving rideshare services. Ontario
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