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Coronavirus: City of Edmonton introduces new regulations for vehicle-for-hire services

Published April 1, 2020 4:02 pm

Vehicle-for-hire services have been put under a number of new rules and regulations by the City of Edmonton in an effort to keep drivers and riders safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cashier sprayed in the face with Lysol in coronavirus-linked attack

Published April 6, 2020 2:15 pm

A woman allegedly sprayed a Walmart employee in the face after being told there was a limit to how many she could buy.

A self-isolation playlist for those stuck inside during coronavirus pandemic

Published April 1, 2020 3:18 pm

Here's Global News' top 25 music picks to help pull you out of the COVID-19 quarantine slump.

Edmonton restaurant owner encourages people to think beyond delivery apps during COVID-19 crisis

Published April 2, 2020 5:42 pm

The COVID-19 crisis is a critical time to support local restaurants in Edmonton who are adapting to just take-out and delivery.

‘A sinking feeling’: Canadian experts on when coronavirus first felt like a serious risk

Published April 4, 2020 6:00 am

It's possible to stop pandemics from happening in the future, says Stephen Barr, a molecular virologist, "We just need to want to do it bad enough."

Coronavirus: Uber says drivers diagnosed with COVID-19 will receive compensation

Published March 7, 2020 8:31 pm

The company has already started compensating drivers in some markets and is planning to implement the same benefits for drivers and delivery people worldwide, it said in a statement.

Uber gears up to hit the streets of Winnipeg this spring, no exact date confirmed

Published March 10, 2020 1:00 am

"We don't have a date set quite yet," says the head of Western Canada for Uber, Michael van Hemmen.

Surrey sends Uber notice to cease operations by Friday night or face bylaw fines

Published January 25, 2020 12:31 am

City staff have sent a letter informing the company they are in violation of the city's vehicle for hire bylaw by not having a business licence.

Uber, taxi industry make their case as ride-hailing hearings begin in Vancouver

Published January 8, 2018 10:02 pm

Uber and B.C.'s taxi industry both made their case on Monday as MLAs held hearings on the future of the ride-hailing industry.

Calgary Uber driver warns against sending kids solo in rideshare service

Published February 1, 2019 9:14 pm

A Calgary Uber driver is warning parents against sending their children alone in an Uber.

Uber, Lyft launch in Vancouver

Published January 24, 2020 1:28 am

The major ridesharing company sent an email to subscribers Thursday night advising that drivers with completed accounts should be able to begin driving at 11 a.m.

Uber driver drops customer off at airport, then returns to rider’s home to rob it

Published April 9, 2019 11:42 am

An Uber driver in California was arrested after he dropped a customer off at the airport before swinging back to try to break into the customer’s home.

Uber Canada open to serving Warman and Martensville

Published December 13, 2018 3:36 pm

Uber Canada is focusing its efforts on Regina and Saskatoon, though service could include cities like Warman and Martensville.

Fare difference noticeable between Uber and Saskatoon taxis

Published February 6, 2019 6:41 pm

There was just over a $3 difference between Uber and Comfort Cab during a roughly 10-minute drive in Saskatoon.

Skip the bag lunch: Students opt for delivery over food from home and cafeterias

Published January 2, 2019 1:10 pm

A growing trend of students ordering lunch has schools across the country deciding whether they should crack down on the use of food delivery apps like Skip the Dishes and Uber Eats.

Kingston taxi commission passes bylaw to limit Uber, Lyft

Published August 2, 2018 5:45 pm

Come Sept. 15, Uber will be running much differently in Kingston, and perhaps not at all, due to a new bylaw.

Uber will operate in Metro Vancouver only, criticizes B.C.’s Class 4 restriction

Published August 28, 2019 11:21 am

Uber is coming to Metro Vancouver but for now they won't be operating anywhere else in B.C.

Next up for Uber in Canada: regulation, somehow

Published July 22, 2015 6:36 pm

Cities across Canada are struggling to regulate the service, which operates without expensive taxi licenses or permits.

We finally know what Uber drivers make, and it’s about minimum wage

Published May 16, 2018 10:35 pm

Gig-economy wages have been widely disputed, and several studies have attempted to determine the earning potential of Uber drivers.

Confessions of an Uber driver: what’s it like to work for the ride-hailing giant?

Published January 19, 2018 2:43 pm

Some drivers make money. Some make friends. Some pack a stun gun. What it's like in the driver's seat of an Uber.

City of Edmonton injunction request against Uber adjourned

Published March 3, 2015 2:36 pm

The battle between the City of Edmonton and Uber will continue. After appearing in court Tuesday, the city's request for an injunction against the ride-sharing company was pushed to March 26.

A look at Uber’s controversial history in Quebec

Published September 26, 2017 12:57 pm

Uber has faced much criticism and backlash since it started operations in Quebec.

Alberta introduces new regulations for ride-sharing companies like Uber

Published May 16, 2016 7:22 pm

The Alberta government has introduced new rules to regulate ride-hailing companies such as Uber.

Surrey, B.C. mayor doubles down on Uber crackdown, says company ‘operating illegally’

Published January 27, 2020 8:11 pm

Mayor Doug McCallum says Uber drivers without a business licence are now risking fines, then implied the city had no short-term plans to grant such permits.