Committee to hear Londoners’ ride-hailing bylaw concerns
City staff say there are over 2,000 Uber drivers in London, but only 354 cabs, 19 accessible cabs and 89 limos. Continue reading
Ride-Hailing
Safety first? Critics say NDP ridesharing delay putting people at risk
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The NDP government says ridesharing delays are based on safety. Critics say the holdup is putting people in danger. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Why does ride-hailing continue to flummox the B.C. government?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
It is not going to happen any time soon, which means Metro Vancouver will continue to operate in the last century when it comes to taxi services. Continue reading
Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Taxi companies pitch plan to keep ride-hailing companies out of Metro Vancouver
The Vancouver Taxi Association has a tentative agreement in place to develop a ride-for-hire app called Kater. Continue reading
‘Pay now or get out’: Vancouver man says cab dumped him, sped off with door open
‘He pulled in, and he said to me either pay now or get out.’ Continue reading
A new push for ride-hailing in Metro Vancouver
By Jill Bennett Reporter/Anchor
“Another summer without ridesharing means another summer of unreasonably long waits for non-existent taxis.” Continue reading
Provincial government pumping the brakes on ride-hailing in B.C. by Christmas
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan is backing away from a government commitment to deliver ride-hailing in the province by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Saint John takes steps to open door to ride-hailing companies
Saint John common council has taken steps toward allowing companies like Uber to operate in the city. But cab drivers aren’t giving the decision a warm welcome. Continue reading
B.C. could cap surge pricing if companies like Uber and Lyft start operating there
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“It’s important that any provincial regulatory regime developed takes into account the need for fairness, consumer protections and workers’ rights in an ever‐changing economy,” said MLA Bowinn Ma. Continue reading
