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Uncertainty surrounding taxi review has industry on edge
by Mike Beggs
The prospect of a work stoppage at city hall has thrown a bit of a wet blanket on industry hopes for the ongoing Toronto Taxi Industry Review.
The industry is still anxiously awaiting a schedule for upcoming meetings, on the heels of the initial December 8 Stakeholders Meeting. And with the 17-day countdown winding down from a No Board Report (at press time), taxi types may now see the Review pushed back for some time -- potentially well beyond the mid-2012 deadline laid out by Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards (MLS). MORE
City appoints new MLS Executive Director
by John Q. Duffy
A new Executive Director has been appointed to lead Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Tracey Cook will take over the reins from Acting Executive Director Bruce Robertson, effective January 30, 2012.
Robertson replaced former Executive Director Jim Hart last year amid controversy over possible interference in an MLS investigation, revealed in a scathing City Ombudsman Report about how the City, and specifically MLS, dealt with a citizen. MORE
Curbside tax anyone?
City Council is getting set to impose a $150 fine on cars that stop in signed “No Stopping” zones during rush hours. Sure, taxis are exempt thanks to a longstanding bylaw permitting them to drop off and pick-up fares but what do you want to bet Toronto Police start dishing out tickets anyway?
Beck makes lengthy and detailed submission to City cab review
by John Q. Duffy
Toronto’s biggest taxicab brokerage has presented City councillors with its recommendations on how to reform the industry as a part of the City’s ongoing taxi industry review.
The paper contains not only reform recommendations for both the short list of City agenda items for the taxi review, but also discusses issues raised by the industry.
It attempts to dispel myths about the Ambassador Taxi program, contains a detailed critique of the Ambassador program and examines Toronto’s restrictive rules on taxicab license transferability compared to other North American cities. MORE
Uncertainty surrounding taxi review has industry on edge
City appoints new MLS Executive Director
Beck makes lengthy and detailed submission to City cab review
Nightmare fare lands victimized T.O. taxi driver in Barrie jail
Big fines for 'No Stopping' could mean trouble
MLS Refresher Course Part Two: Know your taxi law!
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Driver gets two-year probation for failing to stop for school bus
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Industry veteran and frequent Taxi News contributor Gerry Manley has written a series of letters addressing what he believes are the most pressing issues industry members should be considering prior to attending the major stakeholders’ meetings for the taxi industry review. You will find all of them here. MORE
