The next change at Oikonen’s Taxi saw the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis. These much-needed forms of transportation for Thunder Bay were modified mini-vans with lowered floors that used tie-downs to hold the wheelchairs in place. Since I wanted out of the propane-tanked Diplomat, I was intrigued about the mini vans.
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Attached you will find a sample letter that was sent to all taxi owners and operators on May 13 that provides information about the fare increase.
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Photo: Rise Up Durham Global COVID Summit, Declaration IV A Joint Statement, representing 17,000 Physicians and Medical Scientists to restore scientific integrity 17,000 Physicians and Medical Scientists Declare that the State of Medical Emergency must be lifted, Scientific integrity restored,
Read MoreToronto City Council voted to send the concept of “multi-passenger pedalcycles” back to Committee for further study. The pedalcycle item is slated to come back to Council in July, 2022.
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Toronto City Council voted quickly at the May 11th meeting to support increase to taxicab fares to respond to the rapid and unexpected rise in fuel prices that has occurred in 2022.
The staff report considered by Councillors proposed an amendment to Chapter 546, Vehicle-for-Hire Licensing, to implement a fuel surcharge of $1.00 to the taxicab tariff, effective immediately.
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“Pedalcycles” are promoted as a way to get exercise with friends, while sight-seeing and possibly partying. Photo: The Pedalcycle, New Jersey Toronto City Council will debate items including a proposed $1.00 fuel surcharge to Taxi fares today, as well as the licensing
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Reuters’ new agency reported on May 9th that Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) will scale back hiring and reduce expenditure on its marketing and incentive activities. This report is based upon a letter from Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi seen by Reuters.
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Photo: HotDocs Join RideFair, HotDocs and the Westend Phoenix at the Revue Cinema for an evening of short film and community discussion about ride-hailing corporations and their impact in Toronto. The event will be held May 10, 7pm To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-hail-convenience-tickets-321357397627 #FreeEvent
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PAC (the Canadian Parliamentary Access Channel) hosted the first of two all-candidates to be held in the Conservative leadership race last night. The Truckers’ convoy provided a contentious debate point between former Quebec Premier Jean Charest and Pierre Poilievre, Carleton MP.
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