Taxi drivers union taking city to court over Ottawa’s Uber laws
The union representing taxi drivers in Ottawa is suing the city for allowing ride-sharing app Uber to operate and threaten their livelihoods. In a lawsuit
Taxi drivers union taking city to court over Ottawa’s Uber laws
The union representing taxi drivers in Ottawa is suing the city for allowing ride-sharing app Uber to operate and threaten their livelihoods. In a lawsuit
Ottawa’s sharing economy: City leads in Uber usage; Airbnb gaining popularity
Ottawa residents are opening their phones to hail rides more than people in any other major city in Canada, according to recent data from Statistics
From Amazon to Zibaba, a timeline of Shopify’s biggest partnerships
Ottawa’s Shopify has established a series of high-profile partnerships with some of the planet’s biggest tech firms. From its first partnership with a Tel Aviv
Ottawa city council votes to legalize Uber
City council has voted to make Uber legal in Ottawa. Beginning Sept. 30, ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft will be able to operate
Uber rep dodges councillors’ questions at committee meeting
Uber’s public policy manager was grilled by city councillors at a special meeting of the community and protective services committee that committee chair Coun. Diane
Opinion: In rush to catch up with Uber, city shouldn’t leave public behind
Buckle up. It could be a wild ride as changes to city rules for taxis and “Private Transportation Companies” (PTC’s; that’d be Uber) go from
Taxi union fumes over Ottawa’s Uber-friendly bylaw
More than a year after Uber cruised into Ottawa – ignoring bylaws and infuriating cab drivers – city staff are taking steps to make the
Mayor on board with staff recommendations on taxi bylaw changes
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is supporting staff recommendations regulating the taxi industry that would legalize Uber. “If we are going to remain an innovative city,
City staff recommends sweeping taxi bylaw changes
Uber could soon be legal in Ottawa. City staff is recommending sweeping changes to the city’s taxi bylaw, which would create a new “private transportation
Taxi-Uber showdown looms at city hall
Ottawa cabbies will finally get a glimpse of their future at a special meeting April 7. Coun. Diane Deans has called a special community and
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