MLS Policy Director Joanna Hazeldon received several pointed questions from Accessiblility Committee chair Jamaal Myers on June 15, 2026. Image: YouTube
Toronto has only 84 on-demand Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Update: this story was originally posted June 19, 2026 as video clips only. It was updated on June 25 with text and updates from X. Link to the full Accessible Committee meeting
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Waterloo Regional Councillor Chantal Huinink uses a motorized wheelchair and is visually impaired. She is a passionate and articulate advocate for Accessible transportation. Image: Facebook
“I try to use my platform because it gets attention” Waterloo Regional Councillor Chantal Huinink had a unique opportunity to highlight the gaps in Ontario’s Accessible Taxi programs in April. Her travel nightmares between Toronto and Mississauga to attend a
Read MoreFort York, Lakeshore, Strachan, Exhibition Live link to the City of Toronto’s “Getting Around during FIFA” site
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Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and Mayor Olivia Chow at the June 5th FIFA press conference. Image: YouTube/Canadian Press
“Rideshare,” “Ground transportation,” “Accessible” also left out At a press conference to demonstrate Toronto is ready for FIFA in June, the words “Taxi,” “Uber,” “rideshare,” “ground transportation” and “Accessible” were conspicuous by their absence. “We have learned from previous major
Read MoreIn a move sure to distress beleaguered drivers, Uber will offer shuttle rides as an option for soccer fans watching this year’s FIFA World Cup games at four match venues in the United States. Toronto is not among the venue cities
Read MoreLast seen in Bathurst and Sheppard area The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing youth. Esther, 14, was last seen on Friday, May 15, 2026, in the Earl Bales Park area at Bathurst Street and
Read MoreNone of the safety discussions or elements suggested by the Taxi industry and supported by police have been included in Regulation 136/26, which became effective on May 19th. The regulations were created to allow the province to permit platform-based services
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April 23 unveiling of Know Human Trafficking's latest Truck Wrap - at the Barrie OnRoute and sponsored by OnRoute; Ippilito Trucking; and Know Human Trafficking.
“What are the safety protocols?” “Are there safety protocols? If so, what are the safety protocols being mandated for rideshare in the North?” asks Shelley Walker, CEO of Know Human Trafficking. Walker is dismayed that Ontario did not reach out
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Travellers can now access live updates of street closures during FIFA on Toronto's website. Image: Toronto
“Taylor Swift” scenario in which teams have to walk to the stadium “Toronto wants to look world-class for FIFA 2026 — the reality is falling apart,” writes Jeremy Borg for the Western Standard in advance of FIFA, scheduled to begin
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