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
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‘Uber of boats’ expands to Canada, offers short-term water sport rentals
After launching in San Francisco in 2013, Get My Boat expanded to Canadian cities last year and is hoping more water sport enthusiasts will join the sharing economy. Continue reading
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Edmonton Uber driver allegedly kidnapped and shot by extortionists
Edmonton police are investigating after a man was allegedly kidnapped from his Uber vehicle and then shot by his abductors after an unsuccessful extortion attempt. Continue reading
B.C. government to start taking ride-hailing applications in September, key rules still unknown
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province has committed to having ridesharing vehicles on the road by the end of 2019. Continue reading
City of Montreal wants JUMP e-bike users to respect parking guidelines
Montrealers are failing to dock the e-bikes to the proper racks or labelled posts as required, said Éric Alan Caldwell, executive committee member in charge of transit and urban planning. Continue reading
Hero who ‘had a few too many’ rescues baby bird with an Uber ride
The drunk man called an Uber, then informed the wildlife shelter that an orphaned baby bird was en route. Continue reading
Toronto Uber drivers opt to unionize for better pay, working conditions
By Albert Delitala Digital Broadcast Journalist
In addition to calling for better pay, UFCW Canada highlighted the drivers’ lack of paid sick days, vacation and extended health coverage. Continue reading
Ridesharing partly to blame for Toronto traffic congestion: report
By Albert Delitala Digital Broadcast Journalist
The services have snatched up more than 20 million trips away from public transit each year, according to researcher Yemi Adediji. Continue reading
B.C. government ruling out Class 5 licences for ridesharing drivers despite committee recommendation
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has stamped a definitive “no” on Class 5 drivers licenses for ridesharing drivers. Continue reading
Uber ridesharing now available in the Queen City
Uber officially launches in Regina on Wednesday, three months after the bylaw for ridesharing services was introduced in the city. Continue reading