The Ontario government has announced widespread changes to the towing industry in an attempt to stamp out violence and corruption and improve safety for motorists. “The ongoing violence in the towing industry is unacceptable, which is why our government is taking action to make the towing industry safer through strengthened oversight and standards,” Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney said in a press conference on Tuesday. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...Four different organized groups have been found in the local tow truck industry, Supt. “This operation will root out criminals and ensure that decisive actions can take place to address incidents of violence in the towing industry,” Jones said. The OPP revamped its command structure in three GTA detachments last month in the wake of the ongoing tow truck scandal.

Source: thestar March 02, 2021 17:20 UTC