Ridesharing

• Drivers at Edmonton taxi and ride-sharing firms need to do city’s accessibility training by April

  A city official said the idea is to offer standardized guidelines and training across the industry.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2025
  
• Amended Calgary rules attempt to ‘level the playing field’ between Uber, taxis

  Calgary city councillors approved changes to the city's vehicle-for-hire bylaw on Tuesday, aiming to make the sector more competitive.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2025
  
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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, 2024
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• B.C. ridesharing drivers hold 1-day strike at YVR

  Workers are holding their strike at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, as they are unhappy with wages.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2024
• Uber expands Fraser Valley service, adding Mission, Kent and area north of Chilliwack

  The move builds on a major expansion of Uber service areas in June, when it began operating in Chilliwack, Victoria and Kelowna. 

  Economy

  Sep 25, 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
• Ridesharing company launches services in Penticton, B.C.

  Uride officially launched its services on Friday in Penticton.

  Traffic

  Jun 2, 2023
• Guelph man faces charges in sexual assault investigation

  Investigators with Wellington OPP say a man posed as a rideshare driver and picked up two individuals from an establishment. Both were later sexually assaulted.

  Crime

  May 18, 2023
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• P.E.I. rideshare company sets sights on New Brunswick

  The company said they're hoping to begin operations in the province by this summer in either Fredericton, Saint John or Moncton.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2023
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• Canadian ride-sharing company sets sights on Vernon market

  The ride-sharing company started recruiting drivers earlier this year and is offering incentives of $1,500 weekly guarantees for All Star Drivers.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022