Ride sharing
‘We need more drivers’: Rideshare company looking to add more cars to Winnipeg roads
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
A new survey says many Winnipeggers have yet to try out the new ride sharing services now available in the city. Continue reading
London city committee votes to investigate applying 4% hotel tax to AirBnB
AirBnb hosts in London wont need a license, but could soon be taxed. Continue reading
Lyft looking at potential launch in Calgary and Edmonton
While there are no formal launch plans, ride sharing company Lyft is hiring for positions in Alberta. Continue reading
Calgary city councillor calls for equality between taxi and ride-share drivers
George Chahal says the current system favours Transportation Network Companies, which is what the city calls ride-sharing companies. Continue reading
Don’t want to drive in Metro Vancouver? A new app may have the answers
CEO David Oliver said users are given the fastest, cheapest and best transportation options. Continue reading
What new ride sharing options mean for Winnipeggers
Winnipeggers have asked for competition when it comes to who to turn to for a ride, and they’re being given that as of March 1. Continue reading
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Winnipeg taxis make changes ahead of ride-sharing competition arriving
Edmonton-based ride sharing company, TappCar announced it intends to launch in Winnipeg come March 1, 2018 and Winnipeg’s taxi industry said it’s ready for the competition. 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
Quebec coroner’s report into ride sharing death a warning to users
A Quebec coroner is warning vehicles used in ride-sharing programs aren’t required to undergo regular inspections. Continue reading
GM brings Maven car-sharing startup to Toronto, aims for millennial generation
The app enables Maven members to reserve cars by the hour, day, week and month. Continue reading
