The B.C. government has stamped a definitive “no” on Class 5 drivers licenses for ridesharing drivers. Continue reading
Wednesday’s strike involves drivers in 10 U.S. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Continue reading
NDP MLA Bowinn Ma says ride-hailing services have “completely offloaded responsibility onto their drivers and they’ve wiped their hands clean.” Continue reading
Automakers Daimler and BMW say that trustworthy handling of personal data will be a key competitive advantage in their new joint venture that offers app-based services like free-floating car-sharing in big cities. Continue reading
In a survey conducted by HRM last year, 88 per cent of respondents said they wanted Uber or Lyft to come to Halifax. Continue reading
Transportation Minister Claire Trevena said her government is still on track to have ridesharing companies apply to the Passenger Transportation Board by this fall. Continue reading
Kater won’t answer any questions about how the company plans on operating or whether they will be applying for ridesharing licences once the province puts in new policies this fall. Continue reading
Saskatoon’s bylaw mandates a minimum fare, criminal record checks and a licence structure for companies like Uber and Lyft. Continue reading
A maximum of 210 taxis are licensed through the City of Saskatoon, while there is no proposed cap on companies like Uber and Lyft. Continue reading
City council passed a motion requesting city staff come up with recommendations on a possible reinstatement of mandatory training for ride-hailing drivers. Continue reading