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Volvo Cars and Uber join forces to develop autonomous driving cars
August 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSwedish luxury premium car maker Volvo Cars and ridesharing company Uber have announced that they are joining forces to develop “next generation autonomous driving cars.” The two companies have signed an agreement to establish a joint project that will develop…
City of Toronto issues Private Transportation Company licence to Uber
August 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe City of Toronto announced on Tuesday that it has issued a Private Transportation Company (PTC) licence to Uber, calling it the first of its kind in Canada. Since Toronto City Council gave Uber the green light to operate legally…
Automated technology in Toronto public transit scheduled for executive committee discussion
June 21, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA recommendation to ask the Toronto Transit Commission to report on a plan for automated vehicle technology is on the agenda of a June 28 meeting of local politicians. The executive committee – comprised of 13 of Toronto’s city councillors…
Photo radar, no right turn on red recommended for some Toronto streets
June 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA proposal to prohibit right turns on red lights at some Toronto intersections and to ask the Ontario government to approve “automated speed enforcement” or photo radar, is scheduled for debate next Monday at a Toronto city council committee meeting.…