Uber has apologized and withdrawn a shocking $18,000 fare charged in error by a taxi driver who had signed up to take Uber calls. The full amount was refunded for the ride, a quick hop from the Queensway to downtown Widmer St. Uber staff say the charge was a result of driver error, not a technical mistake.
LYFT TO LAUNCH TUESDAY
Canadian Press says the ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States. CP says Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa and as far north as Newmarket. Beck Taxi, the largest cab service in the City, told CP that adding thousands of cars to Toronto’s congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
