Bc Ride Hailing
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‘Predators are out there’: Safety concerns with teens using Uber in VancouverUber announced it has expanded services to provide rides for teenagers in Vancouver, if an account is linked with a guardian.CanadaMay 25, 2023
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Victoria-based ride-hailing company to bring services to Okanagan“Within the next few months we should be operational in the majority of British Columbia.”CanadaApr 22, 2020
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ANALYSIS: Ridesharing has finally come to B.C. Will it be a blessing or a curse?Ridesharing has now set up shop in B.C. and depending on how you look at it, this development is either a tremendous breakthrough for consumers or the worst thing to come along in quite a while.Jan 31, 2020
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Vancouver city council approves additional ridesharing fees to manage congestionThe fees include a $100-per-vehicle licensing fee and a 30-cent "congestion" fee for every pick-up and drop-off.Oct 2, 2019
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Victoria owner of designated driver service concerned about B.C. ridesharing legislation"They're making it so hard, that why would we even bother?"Nov 28, 2018
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B.C. government introduces legislation that will allow ridesharing by fall 2019The B.C. government has introduced long-awaited legislation that allows for ride-sharing companies to operate in the province.PoliticsNov 19, 2018
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A new push for ride-hailing in Metro Vancouver“Another summer without ridesharing means another summer of unreasonably long waits for non-existent taxis."CanadaJun 28, 2018
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Surrey Board of Trade calls on B.C. government to legislate ridesharing before summerThe province will be introducing ridesharing legislation in the fall, but that's not soon enough.NewsMay 31, 2018
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B.C. could cap surge pricing if companies like Uber and Lyft start operating there"It’s important that any provincial regulatory regime developed takes into account the need for fairness, consumer protections and workers’ rights in an ever‐changing economy,” said MLA Bowinn Ma.PoliticsFeb 15, 2018
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B.C. organizations join forces to form coalition to advocate for ride-hailing in the provinceEight organizations in British Columbia are joining forces to advocate for ride-hailing services in the province as soon as possible.Feb 7, 2018
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