Karygiannis: ‘This is not the level playing field my motion called for’

Written by Jim Karygiannis on April 7, 2016. Posted in Video - You Tubes

Global News April 7, 2016

Toronto councillor Jim Karygiannis said Thursday that a proposal offering new regulations on city taxis and Uber drivers does not offer an even playing field.

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Toronto proposes different rules for taxis, Uber drivers

Written by Jim Karygiannis on April 7, 2016. Posted in Clippings, Video - You Tubes

‘We are allowing Uber to get away with murder,’ Coun. Jim Karygiannis says

CBC April 7, 2016

The City of Toronto has issued draft rules that would loosen regulations for the taxi industry while imposing new requirements for ride-hailing services like Uber.

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Karygiannis ‘livid’ over proposed Uber regulations

Written by Jim Karygiannis on April 7, 2016. Posted in Video - You Tubes

Karygiannis ‘livid’ over proposed Uber regulations

CP24 April 7, 2016

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February 9, 2016 – Karygiannis clarifies comments on banning Beyoncé after Super Bowl performance

Written by Jim Karygiannis on February 10, 2016. Posted in Video - You Tubes

CP24.com February 9, 2016 Chris Herhalt

A Toronto city councillor says it is not up to him to decide whether pop superstar Beyoncé should be banned from performing in Canada following her Super Bowl performance Sunday.

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Tory won’t go after Uber unless ‘under the appropriate circumstances’

Written by Jim Karygiannis on February 3, 2016. Posted in Clippings, Video - You Tubes

Tory won’t go after Uber unless ‘under the appropriate circumstances’

680News February 3, 2016 Newsstaff

Toronto Mayor John Tory isn’t ready to fight UberX in court, and will only do it “under the appropriate circumstances.”

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Toronto councillor says now is time for injunction against Uber

Written by Jim Karygiannis on February 3, 2016. Posted in Video - You Tubes

Toronto councillor says now is time for injunction against Uber

City TV February 3, 2016

As the battle between Uber and the taxi industry continues at Toronto City Hall, councillor Jim Karygiannis says the time is now to make a decision.

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Uber granted taxi brokerage licence

Written by Jim Karygiannis on January 23, 2016. Posted in Clippings, Video - You Tubes

Uber granted taxi brokerage licence

CityTv Jan 22, 2016 news Staff

Uber has just evened the playing field on Toronto streets.

The ridesharing program was granted a city of Toronto taxi brokerage licence on Friday, putting it on equal ground as regulated taxi companies such as Beck and Royal.

Toronto, like many cities around the world, has been struggling to monitor ridesharing services like Uber since it first set up shop in 2012.

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Karygiannis angry about Scarborough subway changes

Written by Jim Karygiannis on January 22, 2016. Posted in Video - You Tubes

Karygiannis angry about Scarborough subway

Cp24 January 20, 2016

Scarborough councillor Jim Karygiannis says he is angry about rumors that Scarborough’s proposed subway will be scaled

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Toronto police ‘handcuffed’ in pursuing further charges against UberX drivers: chief

Written by Jim Karygiannis on January 21, 2016. Posted in Clippings, Video - You Tubes

Toronto police ‘handcuffed’ in pursuing further charges against UberX drivers: chief

Global News January 20. 2016 Mark McAllister

TORONTO — Toronto police will wait for the outcome of eight charges against UberX drivers before pursuing any further charges.

Chief Mark Saunders presented a report to the Toronto Police Services Board Wednesday afternoon with respect to ground transportation enforcement.

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Insurance company Aviva now backing Uber

Written by Jim Karygiannis on January 6, 2016. Posted in Video - You Tubes

Insurance company Aviva now backing Uber

Insurance company Aviva Canada has plans to support Uber drivers with special coverage, a move that could give comfort to users of the ride-sharing service, and one that will likely disrupt the taxi industry.

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