Lawyer for Quebec’s taxi industry, Marc-Antoine Cloutier, is arguing the government’s one year deal with ride-sharing service, Uber should be suspended.
The province’s taxi drivers want the courts to impose an injunction against the government of Quebec over its last-minute deal with Uber.
The agreement in principle is a pilot project that will allow the ride-hailing service to continue operating in the province.
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As a result, Uber drivers will be allowed to purchase intermediary permits at a much cheaper rate than current taxi rates.
Taxi groups argue the project is illegal because it doesn’t conform to the rules laid out in Bill 100 and are hoping the courts will agree that the deal is unfair.
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Chevrette argued the cabbies are not ruling out any pressure tactics.
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He called the Uber business model “banditry,” saying it’s ruining an old industry where people do not make a fortune.
Nevertheless, Quebec is continuing its crackdown on the ride-sharing service.
This week, at least a dozen drivers had their cars impounded, licences revoked and were forced to pay $3,750 in fines and fees.
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This is because there is a 20-day grace period between the signing of a new deal and when it actually comes into effect.
Judge Michel Déziel did not make a decision on the injunction Friday.