Quebec Government Will Give Montreal Taxi Owners up to $46,700 in Compensation
The government of Quebec is trying to make up for a drop in taxi permit value caused by the success of ride-sharing services like Uber.
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Canadian Millennials Prefer Uber over Traditional Taxi: Survey
The results show that Canadian millennials prefer calling an Uber over a traditional taxi.
Taxi Drivers in Calgary Facing Hard Time as Ride-Sharing Usage Continues to Grow
Taxi drivers in Calgary are facing a hard time as ride-sharing usage continues to grow.
Uber’s Success in London, Ontario Leads to Debate on Taxi Licence Caps
Uber has been very successful in London, Ontario so far and that success has prompted discussions on the city's taxi licencing caps.
Uber, Taxi Industry Pitch Solutions for Cab Shortage in Vancouver
Representatives from Uber and the taxi industry came together to discuss a variety of possible solutions to address Metro Vancouver's cab shortage problem.
Taxi Industry Reportedly Threatened Winnipeg Mayor For Plan to Regulate Ride-Sharing Companies
Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman was reportedly threatened by a representative from a taxi company.
Edmonton Transit Looking for an Uber or Taxi Partnership as Community Bus Routes are Scaled Down
Edmonton Transit is planning to ask council for permission to explore partnerships with ride-sharing services like Uber.
MADD Says Uber, Extra Taxis Could Help Prevent Holiday Drunk-Driving Incidents in Vancouver
MADD is calling for the city of Vancouver to embrace Uber and bring extra taxis to the roads during the holiday season.
Taxi Drivers in Calgary Blast Proposed Bylaw Changes Which Greatly Benefit Uber
Taxi companies in Calgary have been suggesting that Uber is getting a back room deal with the city.
Ottawa Will Launch New Licensing System on Friday, Will Make Uber Legal in the City
Uber will be able to operate legally in Ottawa starting September 30.
Taxi Drivers in Quebec File an Injunction Against the Government and Uber
A group that represents the taxi drivers in Quebec filed an injunction against the government.
Quebec Government Partners with Uber on Pilot Project, Taxi Industry Furious
Quebec's taxi companies are furious after the government and Uber announced a one-year pilot project. The taxi industry calls the move "a betrayal and a humiliation." On Thursday, Premier Philippe Couillard countered the taxi industry, saying that the pilot project does not pose a threat to them. Guy Chevrette, who is a lobbyist for the taxi industry,...