“Most drivers do not have a home or house or private garage with a charging station” Following is the transcript of Abdul Mohamoud’s September 21st deputation to Toronto’s Economic Development Committee. Taxi News will share transcripts of additional deputations in
Read MoreSomebody needs to explain this to them before they mandate 100 per cent EV Taxis Here are my Top Ten thoughts after the “Net Zero” meeting at Economic Development Committee, September 21st, 2023: Someone needs to explain this to them
Read MoreUpdated 10am September 23rd: Minutes are now posted. Taxi News will provide further analysis September 25th. Taxi News will provide detailed factual information regarding the results of the September 21st, 2023 once the meeting minutes are posted. At time of
Read MoreEC6.6 – Transitioning the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry to Net Zero Emissions by 2030 Below is the Speakers’ List for today’s Economic Development Committee meeting in Toronto. Transitioning the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry to Net Zero is the sixth item on the Agenda, unless
Read MoreOn Thursday, September 21, the Economic and Community Development Committee at City Council will hear comments on a staff report recommending “Transitioning the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry to Net Zero Emissions by 2030.” The item is #6 on the agenda. You can see
Read MoreOne-year extension for 2024 expirees suggested Toronto’s Economic Development Committee will consider permitting vehicles-for-hire that require replaced by March 31, 2024 to operate for one additional year. The extra year is “to allow vehicle owners time to determine if they
Read MoreToronto’s Economic Development Committee will consider staff advice to return Taxi fees back to their pre-COVID rates at the September 21st meeting. If the following item is adopted by Committee, it will proceed to a vote of full Toronto Council
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There is no scientific definition of "Net Zero" - "It's hocus pocus, pixie dust," Dan McTeague told Taxi News. Image: Disney
There is no scientific definition of “Net Zero” “’Net Zero’ is a nebulous term; it means nothing,” says Dan McTeague. “It’s a marketing term. There is no scientific definition of ‘Net Zero.’ It is a scam, a marketing scam. ‘Net
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If you can afford to purchase carbon offset credits, perhaps you can keep your stretch limo on the road. Remind me again, how does this help air quality? Image: Boss Limousines
Stretch limousines and Accessible Taxis. Stretch limos, and wheel-chair accessible Taxis. Members of the world’s wealthiest one per cent racing to the airport, to board a private jet bound for Davos where the elite munch canapes and discuss climate change….and
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