TORONTO – Former Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak wants Ontario to pass legislation making Uber legal across the province and to help promote the sharing economy.
Hudak says clear and consistent province-wide rules would encourage more new businesses in the sharing economy to set up in Ontario, and would put an end to what he calls the guerilla warfare in some cities over the ride-hailing company.
His private member’s bill would also give a green light to new companies with apps that allow people to offer the use of their homes and parking spots.
Hudak says Ontario should embrace new technologies that are embraced by consumers, not stand against them, adding one million Uber riders a month “can’t be wrong.”
He says the sharing economy gives people a chance to make some extra money, and he believes the parking spot app Rover, which has started in Toronto, could help ease congestion in the city.
Private member’s bills rarely become law in Ontario, but Hudak says he’s working with municipalities and the Liberal government to help get his legislation passed.
“I hope I will get their support, but my goal here really is to spark a debate,” he said. “I think it’s important that we take advantage of the sharing economy for the benefits it brings for average people for their rainy day fund.”
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