Tech in T.O.: Meet Raquel Urtasun, the driving force behind Uber’s self-driving cars
As head of Uber ATG, Raquel Urtasun had her pick of where to settle down with the company and she chose Toronto. Continue reading
Uber Canada
From glass eyes to poutine, these are the weirdest things Canadians have left in an Uber
Uber revealed a list of some of the most outrageous items that people apparently own and have forgotten in the ride-hailing company’s vehicles. Continue reading
Fare difference noticeable between Uber and Saskatoon taxis
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
There was just over a $3 difference between Uber and Comfort Cab during a roughly 10-minute drive in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Uber launches ridesharing service at Saskatoon city hall
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Uber said it had “dozens” of drivers when the service kicked off in Saskatoon on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
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Ontario appeal court rules proposed class action against Uber can proceed
The lawsuit, which claims Uber drivers are employees rather than contractors and thus subject to Ontario’s labour legislation, had been stayed earlier this year by a motion judge who found Uber drivers were bound by an arbitration clause. Continue reading
Saskatoon city council paves way for Uber, Lyft with bylaw approval
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon’s bylaw mandates a minimum fare, criminal record checks and a licence structure for companies like Uber and Lyft. Continue reading
Saskatoon taxis ‘handcuffed’ with proposed ride-hailing bylaw: cab association
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A maximum of 210 taxis are licensed through the City of Saskatoon, while there is no proposed cap on companies like Uber and Lyft. Continue reading
Toronto considering mandatory training for Uber, Lyft drivers
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
City council passed a motion requesting city staff come up with recommendations on a possible reinstatement of mandatory training for ride-hailing drivers. Continue reading
Uber Canada open to serving Warman and Martensville
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Uber Canada is focusing its efforts on Regina and Saskatoon, though service could include cities like Warman and Martensville. Continue reading
Ottawa mother left with questions after Uber drives away with three-year-old son
For an Ottawa mother, what was supposed to be a trip to a Christmas party turned into panic as her Uber drove away with her son in the back seat. Continue reading