Quebec proposes new offer to help taxi drivers under Bill 17 — including extra fees for clients
Those who are using taxis will pay more for their rides. Continue reading
Uber
‘I don’t see that demand’: Drivers weigh in on Regina rideshare
The City of Regina hasn’t received any rideshare applications after passing its bylaw a month and a half ago. Continue reading
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest Bill 17 in Quebec City
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The proposed legislation was tabled in March as a way to deregulate the taxi industry and get rid of expensive fees. Continue reading
Uber driver drops customer off at airport, then returns to rider’s home to rob it
An Uber driver in California was arrested after he dropped a customer off at the airport before swinging back to try to break into the customer’s home. Continue reading
Quebec taxi drivers and transport minister find softer tone over Bill 17
Taxi drivers also say they have not ruled out more protests and pressure tactics. Continue reading
Thousands of protesting taxi drivers block traffic in downtown Montreal
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Thousands of taxi drivers are blocking traffic in downtown Montreal on Friday in front of Quebec’s Transport Ministry. Continue reading
Thousands of taxi drivers to hold protest in downtown Montreal on Friday
After threatening to resume pressure tactics, Quebec taxi drivers will take to the streets on Friday. Continue reading
Quebec taxi drivers ready to resume pressure tactics
Taxi drivers from Montreal, Quebec City and other regions gathered on Tuesday to discuss a strategy. Continue reading
B.C. government promises additional ICBC testers to deal with Class 4 licence crunch for ridesharing
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province is moving forward on requiring ridesharing drivers to hold Class 4 licences. Continue reading
B.C. should scrap plans to require Class 4 licence for ridesharing, committee recommends
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The committee tasked to look into ridesharing regulations has recommended the a requirement of a Class 5 licence for drivers. Continue reading