Mark Davis, of Smith's Falls, reminded me again of how much people appreciate a ride with a friendly driver when they need one. Photo: Taxi News
Recalling the fundamentals of memorable service On July 11th I pulled into the parking lot at Rideau Acres park, car loaded with coolers and equipment and food and a big, energetic dog. I was on my way to my daughter’s
Read More“It’s worker exploitation, forced labor, and human trafficking” The US has launched a major investigation into alleged abuse of the H-1B visa program and the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification system, as labor officials widen scrutiny of suspected
Read More$5000 application fee waived, enforcement questions unanswered While it appears the first rideshare company has been approved by Ontario under new regulations launched on May 14, 2026, YDrive owner Rob Davidson tells Taxi News his company’s July 4 launch falls
Read MoreAlso, all Taxi drivers accept cash Here’s a positive thought to share about Canadians for Canada Day. Canadians, especially those who will lend their credit or debit card to a total stranger and also supply them with the Personal Identification
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Waterloo Regional Councillor Chantal Huinink understands that as a politician, she receives special treatment. "We need to be thinking about the unelected people," she told Taxi News. Image: Waterloo Region
It’s hard to believe In the best-case scenario, FIFA might finally highlight Toronto’s abject failure on the Accessible Taxi file in a way that finally gets results. That would be great to see. Last week, Uber driver and commentator Earla
Read MoreRideshare pilot could have addressed driver/vehicle identification, enforcement by Marc André Way Seven months after Ontario announced its intention to conduct a pilot project regarding “rideshare” services along the planned Northlander train corridor, Regulation 136/26 was posted on May 14th, 2026. The Canadian Taxi
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Sudbury MPP Jamie West rose in Ontario's House of Parliament to make a statement on the lack of consultation around Ontario's rideshare regulation pilot. Image: YouTube
In Ontario’s final week of Parliamentary sittings, Sudbury MPP Jamie West rose to make a statement on the lack of consultation around the launch of the province’s rideshare pilot and its impact on local businesses. West quoted from a letter
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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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