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By May Warren Staff Reporter Wed., April 10, 2019 The province is overhauling plans for the long-awaited downtown relief line, replacing the current version with the Ontario Line — which will travel farther than the city’s vision and be completed two years sooner, Premier Doug Ford announced Wednesday. Ford promised the “crown jewel” of a $28.5-billion transit announcement would use lighter rail technology and be completed by 2027. But what exactly is it and what does this mean for riders’ already crammed morning commute? The Star breaks down some the biggest questions on Wednesday’s transit news. What is the Ontario Line? The 15-kilometre line would run all the way from the Ontario Science Centre station on the Eglinton Crosstown in the north to Ontario Place/Exhibition in the southwest, hooking up with Queen and Osgoode stations on the TTC’s Line 1, and Pape on Line 2. Article Continued Below This replaces and … [Read more...] about What exactly is the Ontario Line and what does it mean for riders’ commutes?
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What does failure of Trump-Kim summit mean for key players in nuclear stand-off?
HANOI (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed to reach a deal on denuclearisation on Thursday (Feb 28) because Mr Kim had made unacceptable demands on lifting US-led sanctions, Mr Trump said. The United Nations and the United States ratcheted up sanctions on North Korea when it undertook a series of nuclear and ballistic missile tests in 2017. North Korea has been pursuing its weapons programmes for years, in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions. What does the failure to reach a deal in Hanoi mean for North Korea's neighbours and others trying to end the stand-off? THE UNITED STATES A setback for Mr Trump, a self-styled dealmaker under pressure at home over his ties to Russia and testimony from Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer who accused him of breaking the law while in office. But no deal is better than a bad deal. Mr Trump's domestic critics and security hawks like National Security Adviser John Bolton had been wary … [Read more...] about What does failure of Trump-Kim summit mean for key players in nuclear stand-off?
What does failure of Trump-Kim summit mean for key players in nuclear standoff?
HANOI (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed to reach a deal on denuclearisation on Thursday (Feb 28) because Kim had made unacceptable demands on lifting US-led sanctions, Trump said. The United Nations and the United States ratcheted up sanctions on North Korea when it undertook a series of nuclear and ballistic missile tests in 2017. North Korea has been pursuing its weapons programmes for years in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions. What does the failure to reach a deal in Hanoi mean for North Korea's neighbours and others trying to end the standoff? THE UNITED STATES A setback for Trump, a self-styled dealmaker under pressure at home over his ties to Russia and testimony from Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer who accused him of breaking the law while in office. But no deal is better than a bad deal. Trump's domestic critics and security hawks like National Security Adviser John Bolton had been wary of a half-baked deal and … [Read more...] about What does failure of Trump-Kim summit mean for key players in nuclear standoff?
Commuters ask: What does Grab’s takeover of Uber mean for us?
Commuters ask: What does Grab's takeover of Uber mean for us? MANILA, Philippines — Starting next month, Filipinos will only have Singapore-based Grab to use for ride-sharing as it acquires the operations of longtime rival Uber. Grab and Uber were seen as an alternative to the many inconveniences on the road. But some commuters are worried about the impending takeover, citing differences in services of the two companies. Will fares be fair? Therese Carillo, an Uber rider, said she finds Grab rides more expensive than Uber's, particularly during peak hours. When in a hurry, Carillo opens both apps to compare prices before booking. "Without competition, Grab drivers can now increase their prices because they know they're now the last resort of consumers... The quality of their service may also lessen," she told Philstar.com. In 2016, however, the LTFRB put a limit on the transport apps' surge prices. This lowered the maximum fare to twice the rates for … [Read more...] about Commuters ask: What does Grab’s takeover of Uber mean for us?
Grab buys over Uber: What does this mean for passengers?
[Update: March 26, 2.37pm]: This article has been updated with a quote from Grab. Ride-hailing firm Uber has sold its Southeast Asian business to rival Grab, which will integrate Uber's ridesharing and food delivery business in the region into Grab's platform. As part of the transaction, Uber would get a 27.5 per cent stake in the combined business. But what does this mean for existing Uber passengers? Here's what we know so far: Uber's ride-hailing service to be consolidated into the Grab app Grab said that nothing will change in the immediate term and operations will continue as usual, as they work to combine the Uber and Grab platforms. It mentioned that passengers "can expect better service with more drivers and transport options available in one app". What this means is that Uber passengers will soon have to use the Grab app to hail a ride within Southeast Asia countries, which includes Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, … [Read more...] about Grab buys over Uber: What does this mean for passengers?