I'll try to be fair and say maybe something happened before the video was rolling BUT it's pretty hard for me to even say that when he tries to smash the window in and open the door...
Wow.
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I'll try to be fair and say maybe something happened before the video was rolling BUT it's pretty hard for me to even say that when he tries to smash the window in and open the door...
Wow.
seems like a nice fellow
http://globalnews.ca/news/2390253/watch-toronto-taxi-driver-compares-uber-to-isis/
Another one for you guys http://www.680news.com/2015/12/09/video-taxi-appears-to-block-ambulance-during-protest/
The Elite
BOSS
Yeah, I have given taxis defense on here because they are generally not that bad to use and people like to make them sound a lot worse than they are. I have never had an issue with them.
This though, it's getting disgusting. I don't understand how they thought this was a good idea.
They are driving people into the hands of their competition. It's embarrassing.
Zombie James
Banned
KnightHart
Member
Yeah, At Yonge & Eglinton a cabbie hit a bicycle cop. When the cop knocked on the cabbies door the cabbie just drove off while the cop hung onto the side mirror as he was speeding. Basically the cop almost got killed cause a cabbie felt threatened by Uber, or some shit, he smelt the scent of Uber on that cops cell phone or something. Fuck if I know. God their 'protest' succeeded in basically destroying the public perception of the taxi industry. Have they started throwing concrete bricks at cars yet? Or setting things on fire? Because I think that's where they're basically getting at now.
criesofthepast
Member
Hope that dickhead is charged.
I honestly don't know anyone who uses taxis. Tourists and rich dudes working in the financial district are basically the only people I ever see in a taxi.
Wish Toronto had "collectivos" like in a lot of South America - which are basically a taxi car but it follows a specified route like a bus and has a capacity of 4 passengers. You can get it to stop anywhere along the route and it will pick up people anywhere along the route waving the driver down if the car is not full. Routes are long too as you can easily get from one side of the city to another for the 70 cent flat rate fare. Everyone uses them and there is no shortage. Literally every 3rd or 4th car on the streets is a collectivo.
I honestly don't know anyone who uses taxis. Tourists and rich dudes working in the financial district are basically the only people I ever see in a taxi.
Wish Toronto had "collectivos" like in a lot of South America - which are basically a taxi car but it follows a specified route like a bus and has a capacity of 4 passengers. You can get it to stop anywhere along the route and it will pick up people anywhere along the route waving the driver down if the car is not full. Routes are long too as you can easily get from one side of the city to another for the 70 cent flat rate fare. Everyone uses them and there is no shortage. Literally every 3rd or 4th car on the streets is a collectivo.
Doesn't matter, they're painted with the same brush in the public's eye.
In other news, this popped up on my FB feed today.
McDonald’s debuts North America’s first standalone McCafé in Toronto — and it serves Egg McMuffins all day
KnightHart
Member
Walked by Queen and Bay. Looks like they've occupied the intersection and traffic is all fucked now. Uh, stick to PATH and the TTC then I guess.
EDIT: Shamefully stolen from Reddit. Queen streetcar is obviously not running. Apparently they prevented EMS from getting through the intersection as well.
Finally some good news. It sounds like they're opening up another one in First Canadian Place next year. I'd still prefer if they offered all-day breakfast everywhere. The only fast-food places I tend to go to if I need a good, junky (possibly hungover) breakfast is A&W and McDonald's in no particular order. Tim Hourtons is still the absolute fucking worst
EDIT: Shamefully stolen from Reddit. Queen streetcar is obviously not running. Apparently they prevented EMS from getting through the intersection as well.
Finally some good news. It sounds like they're opening up another one in First Canadian Place next year. I'd still prefer if they offered all-day breakfast everywhere. The only fast-food places I tend to go to if I need a good, junky (possibly hungover) breakfast is A&W and McDonald's in no particular order. Tim Hourtons is still the absolute fucking worst
The chief of police has confirmed that they will not interfere yet,so I would say stay the hell away from that area.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Ugh. Terrible day a work. Need switch but I turned down that other offer. Lot of hoops to jump through for a pay cut at a different place.
That taxi driver is such an idiot...
That taxi driver is such an idiot...
chaobreaker
Member
I have a family member who been an on-again-off-again toronto taxi driver for almost 20 years and been a wheel-trans taxi driver for most of it. It cost him a lot to get that license but he claims the insurance and regulations is part of the reason why its better to be one than some Uber driver.
Taxi drivers usually can barely make ends meet but they have to break the bank to be one unlike Uber drivers. I can see where the animosity comes from.
But then again I'm ignorant about all this and never really use taxis.
Taxi drivers usually can barely make ends meet but they have to break the bank to be one unlike Uber drivers. I can see where the animosity comes from.
But then again I'm ignorant about all this and never really use taxis.
I'm sure the taxi drivers have like actual grievances and complaints but this is some next level petty ass shit.
ugh
The one in Markham? I've been there a couple of times when my friend came over for an internship and was missing the Deer Gardens from Vancouver. I've been to the ones in Vancouver a few times too and they're all similar.
Yeah. Is that the only location around here? I know it originated in Van.
I love their Spicy Szechuan soup.
Oh what is this now?
It's one of those noodle places where you build your own noodle bowl with different toppings, soups, and noodles. I haven't been able to go since that friend went back home because it's so far.
Oh damn. I'm always down for noodle places. And there's a Scarborough location. Might try this out with some friends soon then.
Agreed. The way I see it, competition comes along and does what you do better. How do you adapt to the change? If you cant then make way for the homo superior. Is this not apart of capitalism? Businesses compete and innovate to be better than the other.
criesofthepast
Member
What's the best Greek food in the city?
I already know the answer this is just a test.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Unless your answer is Pantheon, it's wrong.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!!!
Zombie James
Banned
I'll gladly take a warm winter if we get a cold summer in return. A July/August where it never breaks 20 degrees would be heaven.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Deal.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
It'll be hot enough to fry a Doberman on the sidewalk and you will like it.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I'm ok with this too
There's so much truth in your post.
Agreed. I'm alright with the temp being close to 0, though I would like some light snow around Christmas.
I know it's not the best, but Esquires is open until 4am and is one of my favourite late night eats.
added_time
Member
Anyone know where to buy a Huawei P8 Lite phone protective case in the downtown area? I know it's not a very common phone but it's what my wife has so I need a case for it since she always drops her phones. I'm sure Pacific Mall would have it but I'd like to avoid going all the way out there if possible.
I would check out that cell phone accessory store at the N/E corner of Dundas and Spadina near the Royal Bank. If that fails, there's always Dragon city across the street or Chinatown Centre.