What was the point of the VFH report? Toronto’s long-awaited Vehicle for Hire report was released today, along with a second report titled “Analysis of Driver Wages in the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry.” Unfortunately, it appears that the reports were generated in
Read MoreToronto expects to post the Vehicle for Hire Review report on the morning of Tuesday, December 3rd. Some kind of briefing session to accompany the report is currently in the planning stages, with details for the briefing to be made
Read MoreA.I. doesn’t notice when common sense goes missing Update December 8, 2024: Some of the A.I. departure from reality may be caused by “A.I. hallucinations.” More reasons for users beware. Ontario policymakers may have been cautious about giving rideshare services
Read MoreUpdates on activities to alert potential victims Today’s CTA Zoom webinar will focus first on recent activities involving criminals posing as rideshare or Taxi drivers in order to commit crimes. The monthly Zoom meeting of Taxi industry members generally presents
Read MoreUpdate November 28, 2024: This column originally ran on July 12, 2024 and is being re-posted in advance of the December 3rd release of Toronto’s Vehicle for Hire report. ***** There are lots of people with lots of thoughts, opinions,
Read MoreAttempt at a plain-language clarification of differences On September 24, 2024, Taxi News wrote Economical Insurance, which insures Uber in Ontario. The information request was in an attempt to obtain plain-language clarification of the differences between the commercial insurance policy
Read MoreToronto’s Vehicle for Hire (VFH) report is scheduled to be posted to the City’s website December 3rd and go to Executive Committee on December 10th. “Confirming the Vehicle for Hire report is going to Executive Committee on December 10,” Senior
Read MoreReport recommends retrofitting City vehicles City of Toronto staff report aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by adding side guards to City-owned heavy-duty vehicles City of Toronto staff are recommending actions to improve pedestrian safety by adding side guards
Read MoreSummary of VFH consultation helpful To the Editor, Taxi News: As usual, good reporting. However, contrary to your article “nobody objected” WE (ATOOL and Gerry Manley) DID object to the insanity of the Accessible program. We pointed out that the
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