Ride-Hailing

• New Brunswick introduces legislation allowing municipalities to regulate ride-sharing services

  The province said the new legislation sets the standard for drivers and vehicles.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
• ‘We’ve been preparing’: Kelowna taxi company feels it can compete with Uber

  Local taxi companies say they are not too concerned about the new competition and are planning their own entry into the ride hailing market.

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Okanagan Taxi Association puts brakes on its ride-sharing program

  An association spokesperson said an early release of its ride-sharing plans caused a problematic ripple, and that they had no comment at this time.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2020
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• Lyft, Uber approved to pick up and drop off across Lower Mainland

  The City of Vancouver has signed off on inter-municipal rideharing licences for Lyft and Uber.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2020
• Ridesharing firms urge B.C. to temporarily scrap licence requirements under COVID-19

  In a letter sent to Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, the companies say a Class 5+ licence could provide short-term work for those out of a job.

  Economy

  May 12, 2020
• 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.”

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020
• B.C. Passenger Transportation Board rejects applications from Okanagan ridesharing companies

  The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board rejected four ride-hailing applications proposed for the Okanagan.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2020
• Lyft expands Metro Vancouver service, ridesharing launches in Whistler

  Lyft now operates in all of Vancouver, Richmond and New Westminster along with North Surrey, while Whistle! Ride is active in the Whistler area.

  Feb 10, 2020
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• B.C. court to rule Friday whether Surrey should stop fining Uber drivers in city

  Lawyers for both sides in the dispute were in court Wednesday to plead their cases over an injunction sought by Uber against the city.

  Feb 6, 2020
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• Vancouver taxi companies seek court injunction, say drivers losing $100 per day to Uber, Lyft

  The taxi companies' court filings argue that the PTB decision will wreak "economic devastation" on them, and are seeking to see Uber and Lyft's licences suspended.

  Feb 4, 2020