Unlimited EVs mean no rideshare cap, more congestion
Despite the claim that Toronto’s December 3rd staff report recommends placing a “cap” of 80,000 on rideshare vehicles, the exemption for fully electric vehicles (EVs) means there is actually no cap at all, industry members point out.
“The first thing the report says is that EVs are exempt,” Abdul Mohamoud of Co-op Cabs told Taxi News. “So basically, an unlimited number of cars can be working as long as they are electric. This will do absolutely nothing for congestion.”
Point 1(b) states, “MLS may issue Private Transportation Company Driver licences in excess of the cap provided that, as a condition of holding their licence, the Private Transportation Company driver registers and operates only an Accessible or Zero-Emission Vehicle throughout the term of their Private Transportation Company driver licence.”
“Given that the City has mandated all VFH must be electric by 2030, that means there is no cap,” points out Mohamoud.
Traffic congestion in downtown Toronto has become so frustrating in recent years that visiting celebrities including Will Ferrell have complained to the media about. On November 24th, traffic was so slow that the Utah Coyotes NHL team got off their bus and walked to their hockey game.
Toronto has too much traffic so the boys got off the bus and walked to the rink! 😆 I smell a conspiracy! pic.twitter.com/5PSqlxAoVg
— Utah Hockey Club Club (@utah_hockey) November 24, 2024
