‘I don’t see that demand’: Drivers weigh in on Regina rideshare
The City of Regina hasn’t received any rideshare applications after passing its bylaw a month and a half ago. Continue reading
Ridesharing
B.C. government insists on Class 4 licence for ridesharing drivers, but is it safer?
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says drivers will need to obtain a Class 4 licence to pick up passengers. Continue reading
‘They’ve wiped their hands clean’: B.C. struggles to crack down on illegal ridesharing services
By Simon Little Online Journalist
NDP MLA Bowinn Ma says ride-hailing services have “completely offloaded responsibility onto their drivers and they’ve wiped their hands clean.” Continue reading
B.C. government promises additional ICBC testers to deal with Class 4 licence crunch for ridesharing
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province is moving forward on requiring ridesharing drivers to hold Class 4 licences. Continue reading
B.C. should scrap plans to require Class 4 licence for ridesharing, committee recommends
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The committee tasked to look into ridesharing regulations has recommended the a requirement of a Class 5 licence for drivers. Continue reading
Ridesharing app Kater prepares to soft-launch service in Vancouver
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
The launch comes months before Uber and Lyft will be allowed to operate in B.C., with critics calling it “a Band-Aid solution.” Continue reading
Committee looking at ridesharing to report back to legislature by month’s end
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The legislative committee looking into the future of ride sharing in British Columbia has wrapped up its work. Continue reading
Ridesharing app Kater offering big bonuses for new drivers as it struggles to launch
Critics say the bonuses show needing a Class 4 licence to be a ridesharing driver is too big a hurdle. Continue reading
Daimler, BMW joining efforts in car-sharing, ride-hailing, ticketless parking
Automakers Daimler and BMW say that trustworthy handling of personal data will be a key competitive advantage in their new joint venture that offers app-based services like free-floating car-sharing in big cities. Continue reading
NDP MLA Ravi Kahlon accused of conflict of interest for role on ridesharing committee
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Kahlon has been accused of conflict of interest by being a member of the all-party ridesharing committee, while his father owns a Bluebird cab in Victoria. Continue reading