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

'The taxicab and limousine industry has experienced significant service reductions this year, and the City is dedicated to helping support its recovery,' Toronto officials said.

Representatives from Toronto's taxi industry remain angry and are threatening to take action over the city's delay in enforcing a bylaw that places restrictions on private transportation companies (PTC) such as Uber.