The "pie chart" used in the April 17 Electric Vehicles for Hire consultation was created in 2019, before COVID.
Industry members who still wish to submit their thoughts on Net Zero for VFH can complete the online form, or send an email by April 21, 2023.
Read MoreVolunteer-supported and individually funded National Citizens Inquiry stops in Saskatoon this week Volunteer-supported, individually funded National Citizens Inquiry now in Saskatoon Saskatoon – The National Citizens Inquiry rolls into Saskatoon this Thursday, April 20, for three days of hearings. This is
Read MoreFriday, April 21st is the deadline to submit your suggestion for the “Worst Road in the Province.”
The annual Canadian Automobile Association’s “Worst Roads” advocacy campaign is marking its 20th year of influencing change. For the past two decades, the campaign has given decision-makers a snapshot of the roads that the public perceives as not meeting their expectations.
“Our research tells us that 85 per cent of Ontarians are concerned about the state of our roads,” says Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations, CAA SCO. “Due to inflation, consumers are being more mindful of their purchases, and people are opting to hold on to their cars for longer instead of buying a new one. Funding for roadway improvements and proper infrastructure needs to be consistent to ensure that quality and safety are maintained.”
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The "pie chart" used in the April 17 Electric Vehicles for Hire consultation was created in 2019, before COVID.
Toronto is not considering an absolute cap on the 79,537 rideshare vehicles currently licensed as part of its “Net Zero” program, attendees at the first Vehicle for Hire “Net Zero” feedback session heard on April 17th. Other questions by attendees
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Congestion in Toronto will not be reduced through the new Vehicle for Hire review, industry members say. Image: Taxi News
The City of Toronto is expanding its Traffic Agents Program. A total of 30 Traffic Agents are budgeted to be deployed this year, with the first wave of new employees currently being deployed to critical intersections across Toronto.
The City’s Traffic Agents program is a congestion management strategy that places Traffic Agents employed by the City at key intersections during the morning and afternoon peak traffic periods. Traffic Agents ensure all road users comply with traffic laws and regulations, helping to reduce congestion and increase road safety. They also play a crucial role in ensuring roads are clear for emergency services and public transit.
Read MoreA significant part of the regulatory history in the taxi industry is that the City has consistently
tightly controlled who can participate in the industry. Only licensed brokers, plate owners, and
licensed drivers could operate legally in the industry.
The City prohibited anyone else from doing so. For years, the City enforced the by-laws to stop
what it called, “bandit cabs,” and unlicensed brokers from operating. The City investigated these
unlawful operators, charged them, and ensured that the illegal taxi services were stopped. In
many instances, the City’s enforcement efforts were done in cooperation with members in the
taxi industry. Up until 2014, the City kept a tight grip on who could operate in the taxi industry
and made sure that any illegal activity was stopped.
More than 155,000 PSAC members working for Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency will begin strike action on April 19 if a deal cannot be reached by 9 p.m. ET April 18 – setting the stage for one of the largest strikes in Canada’s history.
“We’ve made some progress at each of our four bargaining tables over the past two weeks, but we’re still too far apart on several key issues, including wages that keep up with the cost of living, job security and remote work language,” said Chris Aylward, PSAC National President.
Read MoreThe City is now inviting feedback from the stakeholders and the public on the proposed regulatory approach (summarized below). Comments and feedback can be submitted in three ways: at a virtual information session, via an online survey or via email. The feedback received will inform a staff report that is expected at the Economic and Community Development Committee in May.
Read MoreWestminster City Council is calling for dockless bike companies to crack down on hackers, in a media release published April 13th in the United Kingdom. Similar complaints have been made about rental bikes and scooters in U.S. cities.
Videos circulating across social media demonstrate how to bypass the dockless bike software and use bikes for free.
Concerns have been raised that riders using hacked bikes are untraceable, meaning the users can potentially dump bikes on the pavement without facing punishment and could even be involved in antisocial behaviour.
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