Taxi
Delta council motion asks B.C. transportation board to scrap ridesharing rules
Coun. Lois Jackson said the PTB has failed to consult municipalities, public transit agencies, and the general public on their thoughts on the industry. Continue reading
Video captures taxi driving in downtown Vancouver separated bike lane
The video was captured by a visitor to Vancouver in town for a conference on transit issues on Sunday. Continue reading
‘Keep fighting’: Mayor Doug McCallum claims he’ll keep ridesharing out of Surrey
By Simon Little Online Journalist
McCallum said he’ll deny business licences to ridesharing companies, arguing taxi drivers aren’t getting a level playing field. Continue reading
Suspect wanted after taxi driver choked with seatbelt, robbed: Toronto police
The suspect, sitting directly behind the taxi driver, allegedly wrapped a seatbelt around the driver’s throat and choked him as he drove, according to police. Continue reading
Uber will operate in Metro Vancouver only, criticizes B.C.’s Class 4 restriction
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Uber is coming to Metro Vancouver but for now they won’t be operating anywhere else in B.C. Continue reading
Major ridesharing company Lyft announces plans to operate in Metro Vancouver
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The second largest ridesharing company in the world, Lyft, will be applying to operate in Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
Expect ridesharing services like Uber, Lyft to be operating in Halifax next summer
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Halifax CAO Jacques Dubé said UBER not ready to set up in the city Continue reading
Proposed Saskatoon bylaw to clarify how property forgotten in taxis is returned
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
The Vehicles for Hire bylaw would consolidate the existing Taxi and Transportation Network Company bylaws. Continue reading
Woman, young girl in critical condition after dramatic Sarnia-London chase: SIU
The Special Investigations Unit says a woman and young child remain in critical condition after a collision between an OPP cruiser and a taxi Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Taxi drivers file lawsuit against City of Saskatoon
A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of taxi brokers and taxi licence owners takes aim at the City of Saskatoon. Continue reading