Uber

• Uber legacy: Class-action lawsuit by taxi drivers against Quebec begins

  The lawsuit brought by former holders of Quebec taxi permits alleges the government expropriated their property without proper compensation when it abolished those permits.

  Economy

  Apr 2
  
• B.C. ridesharing drivers hold 1-day strike at YVR

  Workers are holding their strike at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, as they are unhappy with wages.

  Canada

  Feb 14
  
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• Rideshare, delivery drivers stage protest outside B.C. labour minister’s office

  Drivers rallied outside Harry Bans' office calling for improvements including a living wage, reliable work and better working standards for people in the "gig work" industry.

  Economy

  Jan 23
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• Uber driver charged with sex assault might still be operating on different apps: Durham police

  An Uber driver who was charged after a female passenger was allegedly sexually assaulted might still be offering ridesharing services on different apps, Durham Regional Police say.

  Crime

  Dec 26, 2023
• Toronto city council passes motion to rescind rideshare drivers cap

  Mayor Chow introduced the motion at city council on Thursday evening to rescind the rideshare cap, calling on the city manager to file a report to council by late February.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
• Ride-hailing fee hikes prompt pushback in Vancouver

  The fee to be picked up or dropped off in downtown Vancouver could climb from $0.30 to $0.60 in the next two years.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2023
• Uber files legal challenge against Toronto driver cap in escalating battle

  Uber has contested a driver cap implemented by Toronto in October. In a legal filing, the rideshare giant argues the cap was introduced in bad faith and should be thrown out.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2023
• Relations between Toronto and Uber crash. What’s next for taxis in the city?

  The San Francisco-headquartered company says responsibility for the sudden animosity sits with the city.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2023
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• Uber threatens Toronto with legal action after driver freeze

  A freeze on the number of vehicle-hire drivers will impact Uber in Toronto. Local taxi companies welcomed the news, but the tech giant said it was reviewing legal options.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2023
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• Uber expands Fraser Valley service, adding Mission, Kent and area north of Chilliwack

  The move builds on a major expansion of Uber service areas in June, when it began operating in Chilliwack, Victoria and Kelowna. 

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2023