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
Ridesharing
Ride-sharing company TappCar unveils electric fleet in Edmonton
The fleet — comprised of BYD Company Ltd.’s e6 pure-electric crossover model — will launch this summer. Continue reading
Winnipeg ridesharing: TappCar Vs. Traditional cab
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Ridesharing is officially legal in Winnipeg and Friday we put them to the test – comparing a traditional cab with one of the new ridesharing companies. Continue reading
TappCar takes advantage after Uber and Lyft snub Winnipeg
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Edmonton-based TappCar is expected to begin operating in Winnipeg Mar. 1, 2018 despite Uber and Lyft pulling U-turns. Continue reading
Uber threatens to avoid Winnipeg because of MPI regulations
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Uber is threatening to not expand into Winnipeg based on MPI insurance model being offered. Continue reading
‘The car should be seized’: Green leader calls for crackdown on illegal ride-hailing
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“It’s no longer the cost of doing business, because you’ve lost your car doing the business.” Continue reading
Uber, taxi industry make their case as ride-hailing hearings begin in Vancouver
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Uber and B.C.’s taxi industry both made their case on Monday as MLAs held hearings on the future of the ride-hailing industry. Continue reading
Uber among stakeholders presenting to legislative committee on ride-hailing Monday
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
MLAs from B.C.’s three major political parties will be in Vancouver to begin hearing expert witnesses and debate concerns around bringing services like Uber to the province. Continue reading
B.C. Green Party ridesharing bill heads to Legislative committee
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
This is the first time a private members’ bill has made it to the committee stage. Continue reading
Recent poll indicates majority of Saskatchewanians would be in favour of ridesharing
A recent Nanos poll indicates that 80 per cent of Saskatchewan residents would be in favour or “somewhat support” the idea of a ridesharing service in the province. Continue reading
