Tow-ronto: City launches six-week towing blitz
The City of Toronto is launching a six-week towing blitz in the downtown core, aimed at vehicles illegally blocking lanes during rush hours. Toronto mayor John Tory announced on Oct. 4 that the city will be launching a towing pilot project that aims to remove illegally parked vehicles from Queen Street. The project began Oct. […]
Toronto police seek information on tow truck theft
Toronto, Ontario — October 19, 2017 — The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a woman who is alleged to have stolen a tow truck. It is believed that on the morning of Monday October 16 at 9:30am, a tow truck operator was rendering assistance in the parking lot of Shoppers Drug […]
Toronto’s city council considers new rules for area towers
Toronto, Ontario — October 4, 2017 — Toronto’s city council is considering new rules for tow truck operators. Among the proposed changes is a fixed rate for towing services. Over the past five years, Toronto has received an average of 150 complaints per year against tow truck drivers, for a rough total of 750 complaints. City staff […]
Toronto tow truck rules may introduce fixed rates
Toronto, ontario — Setembember 15, 2017 — Tow Truck Drivers in the Toronto area may be facing some new rules surrounding towing rates. The city’s municipal licensing and standards division is recommending setting a fixed towing rate of $250—up from between $166-$188. Tow truck operators may also have the option of charging an additional $100 fee […]
