Despite losing staff, A-Plus Taxi has stayed open with reduced business hours to serve those who wouldn't otherwise have a method of transportation.

“The last thing I need is to be called 20 different swear words because, my goodness, you woke up late and now you have to wait for a taxi.”

The call comes after Lyft raised concerns that municipal licences could drive up ridesharing costs and restrict access across the region.

B.C.'s general manager for Lyft says the increasing rules and licenses required for ridesharing drivers could drive up costs and make the experience less than ideal.

The city is rolling out a new pilot project where passengers will give a prepayment of $10 when entering a taxi in the evening.

Major ridesharing company Lyft is reminding the B.C. government not to impose caps on vehicles before their service hits the road.

The Vancouver Taxi Association has filed a judicial review against the Passenger Transportation Board's decision to have no caps for ridesharing vehicles allowed on B.C. roads.

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has sent a letter to the independent Passenger Transportation Board about "widespread concerns related to the introduction of ride-hailing services."

Uber is coming to Metro Vancouver but for now they won't be operating anywhere else in B.C.

The B.C. government says it has not plans to buy out taxi licences from owners in the province ahead of ridesharing.