Rideshare 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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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 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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