A decision surrounding taxi regulations could soon lead to big changes in Collingwood. In an effort to even the playing field for taxi drivers, the town will be considering de-regulating the local taxi industry. According to Hamlin, discussions surrounding de-regulation have been ongoing for years, however town council is now moving towards the next steps, which could potentially finalize the process in the next several months. "It will level the playing field for our, you know, evolving technology in personal transportation companies, and we have to recognize that," said Hamlin. According to Hamlin, the potential de-regulation has generated positive feedback from current and former taxi drivers who say the move would help drivers save thousands of dollars in fees.

Source: The Local September 17, 2023 15:42 UTC