Fake Taxi drivers using generic signs to scam the public Generic Taxi roof light signs available online and confusion over cash payments have led to a rash of scams and cons involving fake Taxis across Canada this summer. Police in
Read MoreClick here to read Part 1, “The Inconvenient Truth Uber CEO doesn’t want you to know” By Len Sherman –Reprinted with Permission– Part 2 3. The combination of elevated prices and driver pay cuts enabled Uber to achieve a take
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Influx of Chinese EVs could lead to job cuts in Canada’s EV market by Christian Zdravko Uber is planning to add 100,000 EVs from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company, Build Your Dreams (BYD) to its global collection. This partnership is
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by Len Sherman –Reprinted with permission– Although Uber doesn’t like to talk about it, times have been tough on both sides of its marketplace. Any long-time patron of Uber’s ridesharing service knows that prices have skyrocketed in recent years. And
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Dara Khosrowshahi says society isn’t ready for self-driving Taxis yet by Christian Zdravko Uber founder Travis Kalanick was renowned for his 2015 statement that “Most (Taxi) drivers won’t even be needed in the next few years as driverless cars take
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“It was just a matter of time” To the Editor, Taxi News: Regarding the cancellation of shelved plates a year from now, while deeply disturbing to those owners who are impacted, it should come as no surprise. Granted, the plates
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“Wait a minute – is this is a trick question?” This week, I received a call from an industry member requesting Taxi News re-post the June 24th article, “Toronto considers seizing inactive plates.” It has now been re-posted for those
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“Lack of availability of Taxi cab plates” cited as reason for proposal despite flood of VFHs Update August 8, 2024: This article was originally posted on June 24, 2024. It is being reposted in its entirety by request. In an
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Taxi News has contacted Toronto staff to request more information and more detailed information on what is next on the schedule for the city’s Vehicle for Hire review. The reply from Shane Gerard, Senior Communications Co-ordinator in Toronto’s media office
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