Uber Vancouver

• Vancouver Uber passenger recounts alleged verbal assault by driver

  According to Lane, in one instance, the Uber driver missed a left turn light and when the passengers spoke up, that is when things started to heat up.

  Crime

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• ‘Predators are out there’: Safety concerns with teens using Uber in Vancouver

  Uber announced it has expanded services to provide rides for teenagers in Vancouver, if an account is linked with a guardian.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
  
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• Suspect arrested in disturbing assault against Uber driver in Burnaby, B.C.

  Driver Gurjot Singh Ranu said a passenger smacked him in the face at the end of a trip between Surrey and North Burnaby around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 9.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2022
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• Union files complaint after three B.C. Uber drivers allegedly fired for refusing unsafe work

  A local union has filed an unfair labour practices complaint after three B.C. Uber drivers allege they were fired without warning after refusing unsafe working conditions.

  Consumer

  Oct 8, 2021
• B.C. court turfs taxi companies’ bid to quash Uber, Lyft licences

  A group of nine Lower Mainland taxi companies took the Passenger Transportation Board to court last January, arguing it had acted unfairly in granting licences to Uber and Lyft.

  Jan 21, 2021
• Vancouver, Surrey approve regional ridesharing licence

  The City of Vancouver says it will administer and issue the new licences while other cities' councils debate signing on.

  Feb 25, 2020
• Uber, Lyft launch in Vancouver

  The major ridesharing company sent an email to subscribers Thursday night advising that drivers with completed accounts should be able to begin driving at 11 a.m.

  Consumer

  Jan 24, 2020
• Uber and Lyft have arrived in Metro Vancouver, but a region-wide licence will take more time

  Until a regional ridesharing licence is introduced, drivers will have to pay a bundle to cross municipal boundaries.

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Uber, Lyft given green light to operate in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

  The world's two largest ridesharing companies are coming to the Lower Mainland, but taxi-backed operation 'Kater' has been given the red light.

  Jan 23, 2020
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• New poll finds British Columbians don’t think government is moving fast enough on ridesharing services

  The poll, conducted by Environics on behalf of Ridesharing Now B.C., found there is a rush to see services like Uber and Lyft available on B.C.'s roads.

  Politics

  Jan 28, 2019