Toronto officials propose rules for Uber, help for taxi drivers

By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto officials on Thursday proposed new rules to allow ride-hailing service Uber to operate in the city and let traditional taxis compete on fares. Among the recommendations, taxi companies would be permitted to offer lower rates for trips not hailed off the street. The proposed changes would create a separate license for private transportation companies, which use a smartphone app to connect passengers with private drivers who use their own vehicles.