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Uber can now legally operate in Quebec

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Uber pilot project gets green light
WATCH ABOVE: The one year pilot project allowing Uber to operate legally in Quebec has officially begun, despite staunch opposition from the province's taxi industry – Oct 22, 2016

The one year pilot project to allow Uber to operate legally in the province of Quebec has officially begun.

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On Friday, the Quebec transport commission issued an intermediate permit to operate taxi services, which is a requirement for the project to begin.

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On Thursday, the Couillard government adopted a decree to modify the normal review process for such a permit, removing the right to contest it being issued.

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The modification is due to dozens of protests held by the taxi industry over the last year.

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Uber’s permit is valid until October 14, 2017, after which it could be extended for another year.

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