Rideshare

• Impaired Ontario driver sentenced for causing crash that killed rideshare passenger

  On Sept. 11, 2021, Akamjot Sandhu, a 25-year-old Mississauga man, caused a fatal collision at the intersection of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Burmhamthorpe Road.

  Crime

  Jan 29, 2025
  
• ‘Very unsettling’: Customers say rideshare drivers in Ontario improperly charging

  In 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.

  Consumer

  Nov 2, 2024
  
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• Registered sex offender among drivers busted in B.C. illegal ride-hail stings: RCMP

  After a three-month sting targeting illegal ride-hailing operators, Richmond police charged 29 drivers; some had impaired driving convictions and one was a registered sex offender.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2024
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• New bylaw deregulates Port Hope, Ont., taxi industry to allow for ride-share options

  Port Hope council approval of a new bylaw helps remove "outdated regulations" that restricted the taxi industry and limited opportunities for ride-share initiatives. 

  Traffic

  May 30, 2024
• Saskatoon rideshare assault and robbery results in 1 arrest

  Saskatoon police arrested a woman after a man reported an assault and robbery on Monday.

  Crime

  May 28, 2024
• Uber expands Fraser Valley service, adding Mission, Kent and area north of Chilliwack

  The move builds on a major expansion of Uber service areas in June, when it began operating in Chilliwack, Victoria and Kelowna. 

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2023
• Man who attacked B.C. Uber driver sentenced to 1 day in jail, 1 year probation

  William Tickle pleaded guilty to assault over an attack on an Uber driver caught on camera in April. He was given credit for time served while awaiting sentencing.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2023
• P.E.I. rideshare company sets sights on New Brunswick

  The company said they're hoping to begin operations in the province by this summer in either Fredericton, Saint John or Moncton.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2023
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• Winnipeg car-sharing proving more popular as a transportation option

  Peg City Car Co-op is an organized car share that launched in 2011. The co-op now has over 3,000 members, and has vehicles in nearly every central Winnipeg neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023
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• Canadian ride-sharing company sets sights on Vernon market

  The ride-sharing company started recruiting drivers earlier this year and is offering incentives of $1,500 weekly guarantees for All Star Drivers.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022