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• DoorDash, CNN, Warner Bros: Corporate America lays off thousands amid recession fears

  U.S. companies, from tech majors to consumer firms, are bracing for a potential economic downturn by shrinking their employee base to streamline operations.

  U.S. News

  Jan 4
  
• Beck Taxi suing City of Toronto, says the City allows ‘untrained commercial drivers to fill our streets’

  Beck Taxi is suing the City of Toronto, claiming the City has allowed "thousands of untrained commercial drivers to fill our streets" causing public safety to be put at risk.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
  
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• B.C. wants to hear from ‘gig workers’ as it reviews employment standards

  The province says some 'gig workers' may genuinely be independent contractors, others are wrongly being denied rights and benefits under the Employment Standards Act.

  Economy

  Nov 14, 2022
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• Surge in gas prices pushing ride-hailing, taxi drivers on edge: ‘Very difficult’

  With record-high fuel costs, drivers for ride-hailing apps are spending more to fill up their tanks and having to work longer hours on the road.

  Money

  Jun 11, 2022
• Ride-sharing app says insurance rules keeping it off New Brunswick streets

  Uride founder Cody Ruberto says he has 300 interested drivers in the Fredericton area — but only 10 have been able to secure insurance.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
• Ontario to establish basic gig worker rights including $15 minimum wage

  Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would establish employment standards for gig workers, including minimum wage and regular pay days.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2022
• MADD Canada concerned after Toronto pauses issuing of rideshare licenses

  “We’re heading into the holiday season – a time when alcohol consumption can increase and the risk for impaired driving is high."

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2021
• Ride-hailing trips in Metro Vancouver outnumber taxis nearly 2-to-1: report

  The study found that both the ride-hailing and taxi industries were seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  News

  Nov 12, 2021
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• Ridesharing services may soon be regulated in Kingston, Ont.

  A City report is asking council to consider regulations be enforced on Kingston-area Uber and Lyft drivers.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Saint John prepares for arrival of ridesharing services

  Saint John Common Council has asked the city manager to craft a bylaw to regulate ridesharing services in the city. The city wants to implement the bylaw in 2022.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26, 2021