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• Uber seeks B.C.-wide licence, hopes for Victoria, Kelowna holiday launch

  The company says it is seeking permission to acquire an existing rideshare licence for the cities, and hopes to be up and running by the holiday season.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2022
  
• Ridesharing company Kabu approved to operate in Victoria, Kamloops and Kelowna

  A ridesharing company has been approved to operate in Victoria, Kelowna and Kamloops but it is still unclear how quickly it will be up and running. 

  Politics

  Feb 7, 2020
  
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• B.C. judge orders City of Surrey to stop handing out tickets to Uber drivers

  The world's largest ridesharing company has picked up a big win in B.C. Supreme Court.

  Politics

  Feb 7, 2020
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• ‘We respectfully decline’: Uber, Lyft respond to Surrey’s efforts to halt ride-hailing

  Uber says it will not follow Surrey's request to cease operations in the city, setting up a potentially nasty fight over the future of ride-hailing.

  Jan 25, 2020
• Surrey sends Uber notice to cease operations by Friday night or face bylaw fines

  City staff have sent a letter informing the company they are in violation of the city's vehicle for hire bylaw by not having a business licence.

  Consumer

  Jan 25, 2020
• Uber, Lyft launch in Vancouver

  The major ridesharing company sent an email to subscribers Thursday night advising that drivers with completed accounts should be able to begin driving at 11 a.m.

  Consumer

  Jan 24, 2020
• Uber and Lyft have arrived in Metro Vancouver, but a region-wide licence will take more time

  Until a regional ridesharing licence is introduced, drivers will have to pay a bundle to cross municipal boundaries.

  Jan 24, 2020
• Uber, Lyft given green light to operate in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

  The world's two largest ridesharing companies are coming to the Lower Mainland, but taxi-backed operation 'Kater' has been given the red light.

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Regulator silent on when ridesharing applications will be approved in B.C.

  The Passenger Transportation Board has not answered any questions since December on when ridesharing companies will hit the road.

  Politics

  Jan 14, 2020
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• ‘We’re racing to get drivers’: B.C.’s first ride-hailing app may launch in time for New Year’s

  Tofino-based entrepreneur Dylan Green is planning to launch a fleet of rideshare vehicles in the tourist destination after beating Uber and Lyft in the race to get the province's first ride-hailing licence.

  News

  Dec 23, 2019