The Ford government announced it would conduct a "rideshare framework review" in its November 6th Fall Economic Statement. Photo: CPAC
Costs of gridlock, policing, accessible services downloaded to taxpayers Ontario taxpayers provide an estimated $3 billion in hidden subsidies to U.S. ride hail corporations like Uber and Lyft, a recent Budget submission details. “All of the costs of gridlock, policing,
Read MoreCTA Review, Budget submissions highlight improvements required The Canadian Taxi Association wrote the Ontario government two substantial letters in January in advance of the ground transportation review framework review scheduled for 2026. Taxi News has posted both communications pieces in
Read More“Why would Halifax citizens be asked to accept less?” On January 27, Halifax Council will debate a proposal requiring Uber and other ride-hailing drivers to have the same record checks that Taxi drivers already have. These background checks would then
Read MoreUber has a sexual assault problem; Halifax must insist on filed background checks Shame on Mayor Andy Fillmore of Halifax. He has been persuaded by an American corporation that some citizens of Halifax deserve less protection than others. Fillmore supports
Read MoreAll travellers deserve the same safety standard: Herman Correction: the initial background check fee was listed as $135 when this article was posted Jan. 22. The fee is $253. Taxi News regrets the error. On Tuesday, January 27th, Halifax Regional
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CBC did not press Jay Goldberg for an answer to the question, "Are you paid by Uber?" Image: CBC (Watch the full interview posted at the bottom of this article)
Goldberg quotes Uber’s talking points, gets no pushback from CBC Uber is employing Tobacco industry tactics as part of its fight against Halifax’ move to raise background checks for Uber drivers to the same standard as Taxi drivers. On January
Read MoreReport available January 15th The Town of Oakville will consider a “proposed business licenising by-law” this month. “As a business with a taxi owner licence with the Town of Oakville, the Municipal Enforcement Services Department would like to notify you that
Read MoreI think 2026 is gonna be a long year…. When my sons were teenagers, they had an especially obnoxious habit of crowing and shouting gleefully when events broke their way, personally. “IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!!!!!!” one would shout to another, aggressively
Read More“It’s the best – it’s happiness” Donating to the Ottawa Food Bank is “the best!” says Taxi driver George Chamoun of Capital Taxi. “It’s the best feeling. Every year, it is the best,” says Chamoun, who has been part of
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