Coventry Connection CEO Marc Andre Way believes any change to vehicle identification should be discussed before implementing. Photo: Central Taxi
Vehicle identification rules must put consumer safety first Coventry Connection CEO Marc André Way has written Niagara councillors requesting they delay proposed changes to local ground transportation regulations until proper public notice is given and industry consultations held. “As the
Read MoreEliminates “Swiss cheese of a Taxi license by-law” The town council of Midland, Ontario, has voted to get out of the business of regulating Taxis. A motion made by Mayor Bill Gordon after midnight at the end of a lengthy
Read MoreBy-laws should be consistent with surrounding jurisdictions and best practices Niagara Region has informed ground transportation operators that it is currently reviewing the Taxicab and Transportation Network Company (TNC) By-law. “Niagara Region Business Licensing is currently undertaking a review of
Read MoreAdvancing technologies require new regulations, legislation Overall conclusions The evaluation found that there is a clear need for Road Safety programming in Canada to help reduce road-related injuries and deaths but that new technologies, static staffing levels, and limitations with
Read MoreCanada is in a tough spot. Canola farmers are struggling due to tariffs imposed by China in response to Canada’s 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. The Carney government is currently reviewing Canada’s position on Chinese EVs. If the tariffs are
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Technology was supposed to make ground transportation safer....no one predicted hackers would figure out how to scam Uber, Lyft, and Instacart. Image: Instagram
Nothing has changed since 5 year old girl went missing Toronto received a gift last March, in the form of a dumb lucky near-miss. A five-year-old girl went missing in an Uber, and when the girls’ mother and Toronto Police
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Blue Line Taxi driver Mike Ryan (1964-2022) was a smart, hard-working entrepreneur, beloved by his wife Linda, his family and friends and admired by professional colleagues. Image: supplied
Two Taxi trials launched on one day….what are the odds? My stomach is churning. Belatedly, I read Michelle Mandel’s update news clip from the Toronto Sun about the killer of beloved Oshawa cabbie Mike Ryan. Memories of the trial replay
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Plaintiff and CTA president Marc Andre Way spoke to media on May 13, 2024 after the court decided Ottawa was "negligent' in failing to enforce its own laws against Uber. Photo: Taxi News
Correction: There are no “oral” submissions to be made on October 15, 2025; in fact, on October 15th, class council will provide an expert report document to the City of Ottawa. Expert reports will be made public once they are
Read MoreRe: September 10 Wheel-Trans meeting I am relieved that I don’t go to City Hall and watch these inane “staff reports” and staff responses. Co-op made an excellent presentation and NOBODY LISTENED!!!!! TTC Committee set a record for the “shortest
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