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Thousands of dollars taken from eight victims during Homecoming

Written on October 22, 2021. Posted in News.

“$1,445 was stolen from me.” Oct. 16, after a traditional Homecoming celebration, Grace Chen, ConEd ’23, was on her way home with a friend when she noticed a distressed person. “My friend and I were walking home, and then suddenly, we were approached by a young boy, claiming that he was a student...

Drafted bylaws could up-end Uber’s Kingston operation

Written on September 22, 2017. Posted in News.

The Kingston Area Taxi Commission (KATC) held a meeting on Wednesday to continue the review of recently drafted bylaws that could disrupt the operations of ridesharing companies like Uber in Kingston. Uber has been operating in Kingston since November of 2015, and like many other cities, has faced...

AMS’s seat at City council required, but only when they’re sure students care

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

The AMS’s involvement in the City of Kingston’s Uber debate exemplifies why students vote for representatives — to advocate for their needs, even if the way they advocate isn’t always perfect. At the end of September, a petition drafted by the AMS arrived in student inboxes, protesting the City’s...

AMS launches petition to prevent Uber from being forced out of Kingston

Written on October 6, 2016. Posted in News.

On Sept. 30, the AMS Executive sent a petition to the Queen’s student body, protesting the City’s attempt to drive Uber out of Kingston. The petition, which was sent in a mass email, is addressed to the Kingston Area Taxi Commission and argues that Uber has been proven to ensure student safety, especially...

Taxi driver and passenger violently attacked by group

Written on April 23, 2016. Posted in News.

Detectives for the Kingston Police (KP) are looking for witnesses of a violent assault of a taxi driver by a group of assailants that occurred earlier this month. At approximately 2 a.m. on April 10, a 54-year-old City Taxi driver was attacked while in the drive-through of the Burger King at Princess...

Don’t drive taxis away

Written on January 8, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

Whether you’re getting picked up after a night out or taking a trip across town, Uber is efficient and affordable. But I’m okay with paying a few extra dollars for a taxi if it means supporting someone’s primary income, even if it’s not always the cheapest option. Uber, an amateur pay-for-a-ride service,...

Uber starts up in Kingston

Written on November 13, 2015. Posted in News.

With Uber in town, Queen’s students no longer have to rely solely on taxis for a late night drive home. As of Thursday, the ride-sharing service became available in Kingston along with Windsor and the Niagara Region. As a service, Uber is typically cheaper than traditional taxicabs. Fares can be...

Talking Heads: Do you think Kingston is viable market for Uber?

Written on February 12, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

Do you think Kingston is viable market for Uber?

Uber not so über for Kingston

Written on February 12, 2015. Posted in Editorials.

As a de facto ridesharing company, Uber has a decent model, but it’s unlikely to thrive in Kingston. Uber is a worldwide, app-based taxi company. Through the app, prospective passengers are connected directly to drivers, have the opportunity to provide feedback and can split their fare with strangers. The...

A ride to remember

Written on September 26, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

Taxi drivers are a group of storytellers that often go unacknowledged in this city. In my experience, you’re able to hear a driver’s life story, learn a few of their dreams and get to the train station for about $15. The taxicab is a place where we hear stories they never would reveal in the grocery...

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Thousands of dollars taken from eight victims during Homecoming

Drafted bylaws could up-end Uber’s Kingston operation

AMS’s seat at City council required, but only when they’re sure students care

AMS launches petition to prevent Uber from being forced out of Kingston

Taxi driver and passenger violently attacked by group

Don’t drive taxis away

Uber starts up in Kingston

Talking Heads: Do you think Kingston is viable market for Uber?

Uber not so über for Kingston

A ride to remember

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