Khodr Bardouh said his new business is not on a 'level playing field' with Uber because the City of Saskatoon requires more expensive licences and conditions from taxis.

Police received a call early Sunday from a Toronto taxi driver who had delivered a man to Lindsay.

Regina police say the woman allegedly stole a vehicle from a taxicab driver in the area of 3rd Avenue and Angus Street shortly before 12:30 p.m Tuesday.

The legislation will extend the same rules over taxi and limousine companies that Saskatchewan Government Insurance currently has over rideshare companies.

URide will launch its ridesharing service in Peterborough on Nov. 27 and is offering 50 per cent off during its first two weeks.

The cab driver told police his taxi was stolen after he asked for a fare.

"I felt I have to do my duty as a Canadian citizen, and this is what I did," said Rashead, a 15-year taxi veteran.

Limousine and taxi service operators are asking Edmonton city council to cut them a break on fees as their industry faces challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Our expenses are same as it is, but our income went way down."

Local taxi companies say they are not too concerned about the new competition and are planning their own entry into the ride hailing market.