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There are lots of people with lots of thoughts, opinions, comments, questions and feedback to share with each other, with Taxi News, with politicians and civil servants and other groups in Summer 2024. Whew. That’s why it makes me so

2022 is the most recent Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report posted to Toronto's website. Image: Toronto

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Is Accessible Taxi a business, or community service?

July 11, 2024 Rita Smith

Observant PTC driver says the quiet part out loud I don’t see any driver going for it unless there’s 100 per cent grant to converting their vehicle into an Accessible vehicle, because it takes a lot of more time that

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“Fundamental overhaul of the licensing system” required

July 8, 2024 Rita Smith

Unlimited drivers depresses wages, competes with TTC says Europe’s Hopp Toronto should take over all licensing of PTC drivers, said one of the participants on the June 25th Private Transportation Company (PTC) stakeholder livestream. “I’m Johnny Monroe, I work for

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Sleepy rideshare drivers a safety issue: caller

June 26, 2024 Rita Smith

Low earnings means long hours for exhausted drivers Rideshare drivers who must drive up to 20 hours per day to make a living are a real safety issue, staff heard on the Private Transportation Company (PTC) consultation. Omar, one of

City of Toronto staff at the June 24th VFH consultation for the General Public at 850 Coxwell. PTC drivers and their associations are calling for Toronto to reclaim the authority to issue drivers' licenses to PTC drivers from the PTCs themselves. Photo: Christian Zdravko for Taxi News

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Rideshare is “modern-day slavery, indentured servitude” driver says

June 26, 2024 Christian Zdravko

Consumers, drivers speak at public consultation by Christian Zdravko Rideshare drivers are living lives comparable to “modern-day slavery,” and “indentured servitude,” participants heard at the June 24th Vehicle for Hire stakeholder consultation session. Toronto residents affected by the shortcomings of

Today, Toronto's Accessible Advisory Committee will receive a presentation based on the premise the Accessible on Demand program can be revived. "It would need to be RESURRECTED, from the DEAD!" an outraged operator said this weekend. Image: City of Toronto

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Accessible Taxi on Demand: “It’s over”

June 24, 2024 Rita Smith

Toronto maintains delusions, illusions over program it killed with Uber Here are the stats (May 2024): 578 accessible plates172 not in use (no vehicle)47 to be replaced <1 yr301 to be replaced <2 yrs That leaves 58 wheelchair accessible vehicles

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Taxi license owners win settlement in Quebec

June 24, 2024 Guest Contributor

Judge orders $219 million compensation over 2016 Uber entry Today, Judge Silvana Conte of the Superior Court of Quebec rendered a historic judgment in class actions ordering the Quebec government to pay more than $219 million in compensation to thousands

To have vehicles for hire lined up and waiting for the exact moment a customer needs a ride would mean thousands of cars need to be cruising or waiting, 24/7. It's not sustainable; balance can be achieved but may require reasonable wait times, says Marc Andre Way. Photo: Vazken Karamanoukian

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Instant gratification is unsustainable

June 23, 2024 Guest Contributor

Consumers should not expect a cab to arrive faster than an ambulance by Marc Andre Way Instant gratification is not sustainable in ground transportation. Of course, consumers love the idea that they can tap an app to receive whatever they

One of Toronto's longest-serving Taxi industry operators, Peter Mandronis, speaks with Fiona Chapman of L&S at the June 20 meeting. Photo: Taxi News

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Now, three Taxi meetings on Monday

June 22, 2024 Rita Smith

Taxi feedback missing from June 24 staff presentation A third meeting focused on Accessible Taxis has been added to the calendar for Monday, June 24th. In addition to the Taxi industry virtual meeting scheduled for 12:30pm, and the meeting for