Ridesharing
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
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
Rideshare company Lyft says Sask. license requirements make operations ‘nearly impossible’
By David Baxter Reporter
Leading rideshare company Lyft said it will be nearly impossible to launch in Saskatchewan, but the SGI Minister is confident the service will roll 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
Regina’s downtown busier, more popular: survey
By Cami Kepke Reporter
With the Roughriders back in action, the Queen City’s downtown is sure to be buzzing- whether patrons are drowning their sorrows or cheering on a win. Continue reading
