MONTREAL – Days after the province unveiled its legislation regarding Uber, the taxi industry has claimed victory.
Le Regroupement des travailleurs autonomes Métallos (RTAM), representing about 4,000 taxi and limo drivers in Quebec, explained that while they’re happy with the bill, it’s not perfect.
Benoît Jugand, the union spokesperson said the majority of members denounce the bill’s recommendation of a variable charge – they want it to stay as is.
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Bill 100 would force Uber to abide by provincial taxi laws.
Drivers would need to buy or rent taxi permits and those offering transportation services without a permit would face stiff fines.
But during the Liberal Party Convention in Drummondville this weekend, the Liberal Youth Commission strongly opposed the Uber bill.
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The union insists they’re now feeling more secure but hope the bill sticks and is in place as soon as possible.
As for Uber, they have yet to comment on Bill 100 or announce whether or not they’ll remain in the province.
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