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‘Very unsettling’: Customers say rideshare drivers in Ontario improperly chargingIn a recent video circulating on social media, one woman shares her emotional experience using a rideshare app when trying to get back home late at night, sparking safety concerns.Consumer10 hours
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B.C. Uber passenger says driver touched, exposed himself to herInvestigations are now underway into a disturbing encounter a 19-year-old Langley woman says she had with an Uber driver. She has a piece of advice for other women.CrimeOct 25
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Passenger’s racist remarks to Calgary Uber driver go viral: ‘I am the white blood of the land’In the video, the passenger is heard telling his Uber driver, "I am a born-and-raised Calgarian. I am the white blood of the land. You are on my land. I am the blood of the land."CrimeOct 28
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Transit cuts could cost Metro Vancouver households $1,000 a year, mayors sayTransLink says is facing a $600 million funding gap starting in 2026, and could be forced to make massive cuts including slashing bus service by 50 per cent.EconomySep 26
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Sask. RCMP warn against impaired driving this long weekendProvincial statistics show alcohol plays a role in almost 30 per cent of fatal collisions each year in Saskatchewan. RCMP hope drivers will make good choice this long weekend.CanadaSep 1
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Family of woman killed in Gardiner hit-and-run speaks out, driver granted bailThe family of a woman killed in a fatal hit-and-run on the Gardiner Expressway are describing the heartbreak the crash has caused them. The accused driver was granted bail Friday.CrimeJul 12
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Saskatoon rideshare assault and robbery results in 1 arrestSaskatoon police arrested a woman after a man reported an assault and robbery on Monday.CrimeMay 28
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‘These companies can suck it up’: B.C. premier stays firm despite Uber pushbackUber Canada said consumers will be paying more for services in September when the new regulations come into effect for gig workers.CanadaJun 13
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Rideshare driver exposes himself, sexually assaults passenger: Toronto policeToronto police said an arrest has been made in the case but officers believe there may be more victims.CrimeMay 9
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New bylaw deregulates Port Hope, Ont., taxi industry to allow for ride-share optionsPort Hope council approval of a new bylaw helps remove "outdated regulations" that restricted the taxi industry and limited opportunities for ride-share initiatives.TrafficMay 30
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Woman sexually assaulted after getting into wrong car: Toronto policeToronto police say they are seeking a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after she mistakenly got into his vehicle, thinking it was her rideshare.CrimeFeb 21
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Nearly 900K Canadians did gig work as main job at end of 2022: StatCanA new report from Statistics Canada has found people taking on "gig work" as their main job reached 871,000 in the final three months of 2022.CanadaMar 4
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B.C. ridesharing drivers hold 1-day strike at YVRWorkers are holding their strike at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, as they are unhappy with wages.CanadaFeb 14
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Make taxes simple with these 5 top software picksIf you choose to file your own taxes this year, there are lots of easy-to-use software options available.The CuratorFeb 16
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Uber, Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes across Canada. What to knowThousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are taking a break from the job this Valentine's Day as part of a global protest over pay and benefits.CanadaFeb 14
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New task force created to address Toronto’s traffic congestion woesA new task force has been assembled in Toronto to find solutions to the growing problem of traffic and congestion in the city.EconomyFeb 14
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Teen girl charged following suspected hate-motivated assault of rideshare driverA 16-year-old girl has been arrested and charged in connection with a suspected hate-motivated assault of a rideshare driver over the weekend, according to Toronto police.CrimeJan 29
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Rideshare, delivery drivers stage protest outside B.C. labour minister’s officeDrivers rallied outside Harry Bans' office calling for improvements including a living wage, reliable work and better working standards for people in the "gig work" industry.EconomyJan 23
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Victim sexually assaulted by passenger after getting into ride-share vehicle: Toronto policeToronto police say a victim was sexually assaulted after getting into a ride-share vehicle earlier this week.CrimeJan 16
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RCMP and WPS Holiday Checkstop Program results show more charges in rural communitiesOf 5,400 alcohol screenings issued, the program reported 59 people were handed impaired driving charges, 46 of which were dealt outside Winnipeg.CanadaJan 11