B.C. ridesharing drivers hold 1-day strike at YVR
Workers are holding their strike at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, as they are unhappy with wages.
Canada
Feb 14
Woman sexually assaulted after getting into wrong car: Toronto police
Toronto 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.
Crime
Feb 21
Teen girl charged following suspected hate-motivated assault of rideshare driver
A 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.
Crime
Jan 29
Rideshare, delivery drivers stage protest outside B.C. labour minister’s office
Drivers 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.
Economy
Jan 23
Victim sexually assaulted by passenger after getting into ride-share vehicle: Toronto police
Toronto police say a victim was sexually assaulted after getting into a ride-share vehicle earlier this week.
Crime
Jan 16
Police lay charges after Guelph teen reportedly assaulted by rideshare driver
Investigators say the incident happened last Thursday as the passenger was being driven home from school.
Crime
Dec 27, 2023
Nearly 900K Canadians did gig work as main job at end of 2022: StatCan
A 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.
Canada
Mar 4
Woman sexually assaulted in Toronto after getting into what she thought was her ride share car
Toronto police have released an image of a vehicle after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted when she got into a car she thought was her ride share.
Crime
Dec 22, 2023
Uber, Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes across Canada. What to know
Thousands 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.
Canada
Feb 14
Uber driver charged with sex assault might still be operating on different apps: Durham police
An Uber driver who was charged after a female passenger was allegedly sexually assaulted might still be offering ridesharing services on different apps, Durham Regional Police say.
Crime
Dec 26, 2023
Make taxes simple with these 5 top software picks
If you choose to file your own taxes this year, there are lots of easy-to-use software options available.
The Curator
Feb 16
New task force created to address Toronto’s traffic congestion woes
A new task force has been assembled in Toronto to find solutions to the growing problem of traffic and congestion in the city.
Economy
Feb 14
Toronto city council passes motion to rescind rideshare drivers cap
Mayor Chow introduced the motion at city council on Thursday evening to rescind the rideshare cap, calling on the city manager to file a report to council by late February.
Canada
Dec 14, 2023
Ride-hailing fee hikes prompt pushback in Vancouver
The fee to be picked up or dropped off in downtown Vancouver could climb from $0.30 to $0.60 in the next two years.
Economy
Dec 5, 2023
RCMP and WPS Holiday Checkstop Program results show more charges in rural communities
Of 5,400 alcohol screenings issued, the program reported 59 people were handed impaired driving charges, 46 of which were dealt outside Winnipeg.
Canada
Jan 11
Uber files legal challenge against Toronto driver cap in escalating battle
Uber has contested a driver cap implemented by Toronto in October. In a legal filing, the rideshare giant argues the cap was introduced in bad faith and should be thrown out.
Politics
Dec 4, 2023
Canada’s productivity has been declining. Why that’s a problem for the economy
Canada is having a productivity problem. Economists explain that with growing wages, there's a risk of refuelling inflation if Canadian workers aren't more productive.
Money
Jan 6
New rules enacted for B.C. rideshare and delivery drivers, including a minimum wage
Workers will be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, including vocational rehabilitation services, for work-related injuries, the province said in a statement.
Economy
Nov 16, 2023
Calgary International Airport taxi fees to increase in 2024
The airport authority said it brings taxi fees in-line with rideshare fees, creating a “level playing field” for the two types of ride-for-hire companies.
Canada
Nov 15, 2023
Calgary police mark impaired driving prevention month: ‘Have a plan before you head out’
With some Calgarians planning another holiday season full of festivities, Calgary police are warning drivers to not get behind the wheel while under the influence.
Canada
Nov 30, 2023