If you’re planning to hail a taxi Wednesday you may be faced with long delays.
On Sunday, the Front commun du taxi, a coalition group representing the taxi industry, called on drivers to take part in a one-day province-wide work stoppage.
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The strike is part of the industry’s ongoing campaign to pressure the government to renege on its deal with Uber. The agreement will allow the ride-hailing service to operate in the province under the auspices of a one-year pilot project as of Oct. 14.
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said he was willing to meet with coalition representatives but warned he would not be suspending Uber’s pilot project.
Opponents of the deal say the government is creating a two-tiered system favouring Uber. They’re suggesting the government buy back their taxi permits which can cost upwards of $200,000 if the price of the car is included in the final tally.
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As part of Wednesday’s strike action, Montreal-area taxi drivers scheduled two gatherings — one in Laval, the other in Saint-Michel — beginning at 10 a.m.
Drivers converged on the downtown core, with police on hand to direct traffic.
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Wednesday’s protest comes after two failed injunction requests.
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*With a file from the Canadian Press