A cheaper fare, a quick pick-up and the ability to cram more people than there are seatbelts sounds like an attractive taxi company.
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Bank Street businesses have say about empty courtyard
An empty courtyard on Bank Street is most likely going to stay empty until at least the spring, says Gerry LePage, executive director of the Bank Street BIA.
Evgeniya Kulgina, Centretown News: This empty lot on Bank Street will likely remain empty until at least spring.
Store owners hope to revitalize Sparks Street
The Sparks Street Mall management board says it is looking into redeveloping the area between Bank and Elgin streets. According to executive director Sharon McKenna, it will be part of a larger plan to redevelop the street as a whole.
City backs away from driveway parking idea
Anyone attempting to park a car in downtown Ottawa knows it can be an ordeal. 
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsScott Hallam stands by one of the many empty parking spaces in Centretown that could be leased to clients for daytime parking. Hallam's online parking hub was recently halted by Ottawa bylaw officials.