Taxis
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Montreal passengers face bloated prices, threats amid rise in ‘illegal’ taxis: airport authorityBloated prices, aggressive solicitation and even threats make up some of the concerns, according to the Montreal airport authority.CanadaApr 13, 2023
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Annual criminal record checks coming for Regina Uber drivers, but not cameras in carsSince before Uber began operating in the city in May 2019, there have been numerous lengthy debates at Regina city hall about regulating rideshare services.PoliticsFeb 24, 2021
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‘Making a bad situation worse’: Taxi drivers brace for job losses as Uber launches in Halifax'What’s happening is because of the decisions made by the former council. They have to change it. They have to change the way they manage the taxi industry.'PoliticsDec 4, 2020
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Y Drive Ptbo launches as Peterborough’s first ridesharing serviceY Drive Ptbo says it spent the last two weeks hiring and training drivers.TrafficNov 26, 2020
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Téo Taxi returns to Quebec streets after abruptly ceasing operations in 2019Téo Taxi, which had abruptly ceased operations in January 2019, is back on Quebec streets.CanadaOct 15, 2020
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Regina city council approves amendments to Taxi BylawIndustry stakeholders say the decision will allow taxis to employ a fare system similar to the one used by some ride share services.CanadaJun 30, 2020
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Uber gets OK to start operations in Winnipeg, looking for drivers to launch ‘within weeks’About a month after filing the paperwork, Uber has officially received its dispatcher licence from the city, a spokesperson from the city confirmed Monday.EconomyJun 8, 2020
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Mix of COVID-19 and warm temperatures contributing to decline in taxi needs in LethbridgeDespite losing staff, A-Plus Taxi has stayed open with reduced business hours to serve those who wouldn't otherwise have a method of transportation.TrafficApr 20, 2020
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Coronavirus: Okanagan taxi company says fewer cabs, longer waits because of COVID-19 pandemic“The last thing I need is to be called 20 different swear words because, my goodness, you woke up late and now you have to wait for a taxi.”Mar 27, 2020
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Coronavirus: Face masks, gloves now required for Yellow Cab drivers"The Yellow Cab call centre and office have very strict distancing and santization protocols that have been implemented."CanadaMar 18, 2020
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