Posts Filed Under: taxis

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Taxi Driver Charged After Collision with Cyclist Captured by YouTube Star

Charges come days after viral video depicted the incident.

By Erica Lenti Aug. 26th, 10:04 am

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Newly Licensed Uber is Not Part of the Sharing Economy

Instead, our city has licensed an American for-profit monopoly.

By Mariana Valverde (Guest Opinion) Aug. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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The May 2016 City Council Liveblog: Uber, Bloor Bike Lanes, and Replacing Rob Ford

Follow along as we fact-check and analyze the ongoing council debate.

By David Hains, Neville Park and Jacob Lorinc May. 3rd, 11:25 am

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Uber’s Rise Draws a Big Boost in Number of Female Cab Drivers

About 1,000 female cab drivers have joined Toronto's UberX in the past three months, almost doubling the number.

By Arielle Piat-Sauvé Jan. 20th, 2:45 pm

Toronto Cab Drivers Stage Demonstration Against UberX

Drivers seek City injunction against rival company.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 9th, 2:15 pm

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Liveblog: September–October 2015 Council Meeting

Follow along as we factcheck, analyze, and explain what's going on at this month's council meeting

By David Hains and Sarah Niedoba Sep. 30th, 11:12 am

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Taxis and Hot Dogs: The Uber Controversy and Dysfunctional Municipal Regulation

With Uber and taxis, the City has the opportunity to do licensing and regulation differently, and finally get it right.

By Mariana Valverde (Guest Opinion) May. 21st, 12:40 pm

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The City Council Recap: May 2015

Among the items on the agenda: Food trucks, taxis, Scarborough subway development charges, and green bins.

By Brad MacDonald May. 8th, 12:00 pm

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Beck Taxi Drivers Say Goodbye to All-Radio Dispatch

Toronto's taxis are adding tablets to the dispatch system, changing more than half a century of cabbie culture.

By Michael Fraiman Mar. 9th, 1:00 pm

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City Trying to Shut Down Toronto Uber Service

City has filed an application for a court injunction against the company, citing an increased risk to passengers.

By Sarah Sweet Nov. 18th, 2:40 pm

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Soon Our Cabs Could Be More Accessible, Smell Less Like Vomit

New taxi report proposes major changes to the industry, but fares won't budge.

By David Hains Jan. 17th, 10:40 am

The Women Behind the Wheel

On Toronto streets, a taxi cab is never far out of sight. But try spotting a woman in the driver's seat. Torontoist spoke to two women who make their living behind the wheel.

By Carly Maga and Kelli Korducki Oct. 16th, 12:30 pm

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City Buries Nuisance Taxi Stand Under Compost

By Mike Smee Apr. 30th, 11:43 am

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Heroes and Villains 2008: Villains

By David Topping Dec. 26th, 12:00 pm

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Limo Scandal! Bernier Scandal! Mars Scandal! Okay, Not That Last One So Much

By Christopher Bird Jun. 26th, 8:15 am

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School Cops Will Not Be Casual, Public Babies Will Not Be Hungry, Darcy Tucker Will Not Be Leaf

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 25th, 9:00 am

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Bank Bandit Bust, Taxis Typically Targeted, Connors Classic Considered

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 19th, 9:10 am

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Ontario Bans Cigarette Displays? Toronto Finally To Get Its Museum? Taxi Fare Hike?

By Karen Whaley Jun. 2nd, 8:38 am