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Licensing and Standards staff have recommended a temporary 3-year extension on the life of customized Accessible vans in a report which will be considered today as part of the General Government and Licensing Committee meeting. The GGL Committee meeting is scheduled to start at 9:30am; Taxi News will post the video live stream when it becomes available.

This item, #GL32.29, is one of the final items on the agenda.

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Advice to Canadians from a Chinese immigrant: don’t take Democracy for granted

July 1, 2022 RWN Staff

She’s knows. pic.twitter.com/77Q47vwIiq — Chicken Gate (@ChickenGate) June 29, 2022

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James Topp greeted by cheering crowds at Ottawa’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

June 30, 2022 RWN Staff

Canadian soldier and reservist James Topp arrived in Ottawa today around 6pm, where he was met by a crowd of cheering supporters.

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Is it a Diploma Mill?

June 30, 2022 Rita Smith

Is it a Diploma Mill?

How does DRVRhub, which is providing fully-online training during which no human instructor ever meets the human student answering the multiple-choice quizzes, provide students with access to certified instructors?

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Industry, media slam “online only” training for Vehicle for Hire drivers

June 28, 2022 Rita Smith

Online-only training for Vehicle for Hire drivers in Toronto continues to get slammed by Taxi industry members, as well as mainstream media outlets including the Toronto Star.

Beck Taxi Operations Manager Kristine Hubbard spoke with 640 News’ Kelly Cutrara on June 28^th and disputed all suggested that an online program with focused on customer service is training enough for professional drivers, Taxi or rideshare.

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10 year lifespan for Accessible Vehicles should be made permanent , Co-op Cabs CEO says

June 27, 2022 Rita Smith

There are no replacement vans available to replace Accessible Taxis now on the street. Photo: Co-op Cabs Expanding the proposed lifespan of Toronto’s Accessible Taxi vans from 7 years to 10 years is a good idea, and it should be

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Man uses dog as weapon to carjack Uber

June 26, 2022 RWN Staff

THEFT OF VEHICLE:3rd St + Lake Shore Blvd W* 2:48 am *– Uber carjacked– Reports of a red import car taken– Thief assaulted driver then set his dog to attack– Driver is in hospital with injuries– Not considered life threatening–

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Ottawa Police, OPP invited to join Concerned Canadians Coalition in June 30 march in Ottawa: “It’s going to be a celebration of partnership”

June 25, 2022 Rita Smith

James Topp Photo: Canada Marches Canadian Forces reservist James Topp arrived in Ottawa on June 22nd to meet with almost two dozen Members of Parliament, and to ask them to support his mission. Topp walked more than 4000 across Canada

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Mulroney returns as Ontario’s Transportation Minister, Bethlenfalvy returns to Finance

June 25, 2022 RWN Staff

The Honourable Caroline Mulroney has been returned to her position as Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs.

On June 24th, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his new cabinet with the team tasked with deliver government’s ambitious agenda to build the infrastructure including highways, transit and the road to the Ring of Fire.

With the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy returning as Finance Minister, this means that transportation industry members hoping for government to adopt new policies around highway safety and vehicle insurance will continue working the same ministers as before the June 2nd election.