Ride-Hailing

• Registered sex offender among drivers busted in B.C. illegal ride-hail stings: RCMP

  After a three-month sting targeting illegal ride-hailing operators, Richmond police charged 29 drivers; some had impaired driving convictions and one was a registered sex offender.

  Crime

  Aug 15
  
• Illegal Richmond ride-hailing operators fined $11.5K

  The total fines issued were over $11,500, Richmond RCMP said, and that does not include the cost of vehicle towing and storage, which applied to three repeat offenders.

  Crime

  Aug 9
  
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• Illegal ride-hailing crackdown in Richmond nets 25 charges, $18K in fines

  The operation, conducted on June 13 in partnership with B.C.'s Passenger Transportation Branch, targeted drivers operating on ride-hailing apps not authorized to operate in B.C.

  Crime

  Jun 24
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• Minimum wage, workers’ compensation coming to B.C. ride-hail, app delivery workers

  The province has completed new regulations covering the so-called 'gig work' sector, which will take effect on Sept. 3. 

  Economy

  Jun 12
• Better disabled accessibility needed for B.C. taxi, ride-hailing industry, committee says

  Committee members say they are concerned people with disabilities face systemic barriers and discrimination when they try to access transport services.

  Canada

  May 10
• Ride-hailing fee hikes prompt pushback in Vancouver

  The fee to be picked up or dropped off in downtown Vancouver could climb from $0.30 to $0.60 in the next two years.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2023
• Ride-hailing companies adapting to Okanagan

  Uber is still adjusting to the market, with just one month under its belt, while Uride is finding cause for growth after being in the area for a year.

  Traffic

  Jul 11, 2023
• Uber hits the road in Victoria, Chilliwack and Kelowna

  Uber has expanded its footprint in the Lower Mainland and, after years of attempts, finally begun service in the capital region and the Okanagan's biggest city.

  Economy

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Ridesharing company launches services in Penticton, B.C.

  Uride officially launched its services on Friday in Penticton.

  Traffic

  Jun 2, 2023
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• Uber launching service in Victoria and Kelowna next week

  The exact time and date of the ride-hailing service's launch has yet to be revealed, but company officials said Monday they told drivers to gear up to pick up passengers.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023