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For taxi drivers, mum’s the word on reporting losses
March 21, 2018 by David GambrillTaxi cab companies and drivers are not reporting losses promptly (or at all), thereby escalating taxi insurers’ claims costs in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to a taxi claims review submitted to the province’s Public Utilities Board. “The factor identified by…
Is a cab company vicariously liable if a sex assault is alleged?
January 19, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCanada’s top court has been asked to review a case involving the vicarious liability of a taxi company when a passenger sues the driver alleging sexual assault. In 2015, a woman filed a civil lawsuit against Kitchener-based United Taxi Limited…
B.C. government hires industry expert to help prepare taxi industry for ridesharing
October 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe government of British Columbia announced on Monday that it has hired an industry expert to consult with and help prepare the taxi industry for a “made-in-B.C.” solution to ridesharing. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena said in a press…
Uber backs off plans to shutter Quebec operation, says it will continue for now
October 13, 2017 Sidhartha Banerjee - THE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL – Ride-hailing service Uber is backing down on a threat to shutter its Quebec operations, at least for now. The multinational announced Friday it won’t pull the plug on its Quebec wing as planned this weekend because it hopes…
Brakes tapped on ridesharing in B.C. despite election promises to allow Uber
October 4, 2017 Dirk Meissner - THE CANADIAN PRESSVICTORIA – An election promise to bring ridesharing to British Columbia by the end of the year has taken a detour as the NDP government says safety of passengers and operators comes first. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena said Tuesday the…
Kaspersky discovers new version of Android Trojan that steals credentials from taxi and ridesharing app users
August 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterResearchers from cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab reported on Thursday that they have discovered a new modification of the well-known mobile banking Trojan, Faketoken, which is now able to steal credentials from taxi and ridesharing app users. Based on the results…
Quebec judge authorizes taxi industry-led class action against Uber
January 25, 2017 The Canadian PressMONTREAL – Taxi companies and drivers across Quebec are claiming a first victory in their battle against Uber after a judge on Monday authorized their class action against the ride-hailing company. The taxi industry is seeking “hundreds of millions” against…
Brokers are ‘not competition to each other,’ IBAO keynote speaker says
October 19, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorInsurance brokers who compete against one another need to change their mindset and work with their competitors to address threats which could disrupt the industry, a speaker suggested Wednesday in Toronto. “If you all think each other are the competition,…
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…
Ontario township not liable for under-insured taxi: Court
July 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Court of Appeal for Ontario recently ruled against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company when it found that a municipality that fails to enforce a bylaw stipulating taxi insurance does not owe a duty of care to parties injured…
Uber gets green light from city council to operate legally in Toronto
May 4, 2016 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Uber is voicing its thanks after Toronto city council gave the ride-hailing service the green light to operate legally in the city. In a message to those who use its app, Uber said Toronto Mayor John Tory and…
Ottawa city council approves new vehicle-for-hire regulations
April 13, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterOttawa city council announced on Wednesday that it has approved new vehicle-for-hire regulations, making it one of the first Canadian jurisdictions to adopt regulations for private transportation companies (PTCs). In January, Edmonton became the first jurisdiction in Canada to legalize…