Quebec judge rejects taxi industry’s request for Uber injunction

A Quebec judge has denied the taxi industry’s request for an injunction against a deal between the provincial government and Uber.

READ MORE: Montreal taxi industry wants quick decision on Uber injunction

The province’s taxi industry wants to put a stop to a pilot project that will see the ride hailing service operate in the province without being subject to the same licence system that exists for cab drivers.

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The industry’s lawyers contend Transport Minister Laurent Lessard exceeded his powers in his negotiations with Uber.

They argued in court Monday that the deal creates a two-tiered industry and negatively affects current cab drivers.

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They want it shelved until the legal questions can be debated on its merits.

Uber’s lawyer argued the pilot project should be allowed to go forward and that there was a certain amount of flexibility in the arrangement with the province.

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