Mothers Against Drunk Driving renews push for ridesharing in B.C. with cannabis legalization looming
Advocates are pushing the B.C. government to speed up allowing ridesharing companies because of looming cannabis legalization. Continue reading
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New taxi survey has some worried about the possible arrival of Uber in Halifax
For a company like Uber to operate in the municipality with a ride-share model the municipality’s regulations would need to change. Continue reading
Mother of Toronto man killed in Uber pushes to change ridesharing bylaws
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
“It’s imperative that all taxi drivers, all limo drivers, and all ridesharing drivers have some level of mandatory safety training.” Continue reading
This is why Canada’s gig economy is changing the future of jobs
The rise of the gig economy is bringing many new questions and uncertainty to the future of jobs in Canada. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s six ride-sharing apps take bite out of taxi numbers
Winnipeggers can now book a ride through at least six different ride-share apps, and they’re starting to make a dent in traditional taxi territory. Continue reading
Kingston taxi commission passes bylaw to limit Uber, Lyft
Come Sept. 15, Uber will be running much differently in Kingston, and perhaps not at all, due to a new bylaw. Continue reading
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
No need for ridesharing to take more than a year to arrive to BC: Uber
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“Our hope is that with legislation coming this fall, there will be opportunity for some quick engagement to be able to outline actually how they can bring ridesharing into B.C.” 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
