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Montreal taxi industry requests another injunction against Uber

WATCH ABOVE: Montreal's taxi industry is in court to request a second injunction against Uber. As Global's Felicia Parrillo reports, the first request against Quebec's deal with the ride-sharing company was rejected – Sep 26, 2016

Montreal taxi drivers united in front of the courthouse once again Monday to protest against Uber.

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READ MORE: Quebec taxi drivers may sue province over ‘illegal’ Uber deal

As they stood outside, lawyers for the taxi industry requested another injunction – this time, to suspend Uber’s activities in Quebec.

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

In September, the provincial government and the ride-hailing service reached a last-minute agreement that would allow Uber to operate in Quebec for one year as part of a pilot project.

Lawyer Marc Antoine Cloutier argued Monday morning that the pilot project isn’t in effect yet and the ride-sharing service is operating illegally.

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There is a 20-day grace period between the signing of a new deal and when it actually comes into effect.

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Last week, a Quebec judge denied the taxi industry’s request for an injunction against the deal, saying it was premature as the pilot project had not yet started.

READ MORE: Agreement reached in Uber-Quebec dispute

A decision on the second injunction is expected to be made Tuesday.

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