Delta council motion asks B.C. transportation board to scrap ridesharing rules
Coun. Lois Jackson said the PTB has failed to consult municipalities, public transit agencies, and the general public on their thoughts on the industry. Continue reading
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‘Keep fighting’: Mayor Doug McCallum claims he’ll keep ridesharing out of Surrey
By Simon Little Online Journalist
McCallum said he’ll deny business licences to ridesharing companies, arguing taxi drivers aren’t getting a level playing field. Continue reading
Uber drivers now able to pick up passengers at Regina airport
Uber drivers in Regina are now allowed to pick up passengers from the airport, after receiving the proper business license from the city. Continue reading
‘Limited’ data stalling Canadian policy-making on gig economy, documents show
“Something’s happening, we just don’t know how to measure it properly,” said one economist. Continue reading
Lyft reminds B.C. not to impose limits on ridesharing after minister’s letter to PTB
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Major ridesharing company Lyft is reminding the B.C. government not to impose caps on vehicles before their service hits the road. Continue reading
Vancouver Taxi Association launches judicial review over PTB’s ridesharing rules
The Vancouver Taxi Association has filed a judicial review against the Passenger Transportation Board’s decision to have no caps for ridesharing vehicles allowed on B.C. roads. Continue reading
B.C. government raises concerns to Passenger Transportation Board over ridesharing vehicle caps
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has sent a letter to the independent Passenger Transportation Board about “widespread concerns related to the introduction of ride-hailing services.” Continue reading
Saskatoon taxis join Uber, buses as part of Transit+ app
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The city said on average, about 6,000 people use the Transit+ app on a daily basis with more use taking place during the post-secondary school year. Continue reading
Uber will operate in Metro Vancouver only, criticizes B.C.’s Class 4 restriction
Uber is coming to Metro Vancouver but for now they won’t be operating anywhere else in B.C. Continue reading
Former Google engineer charged with taking self-driving trade secrets to Uber
Levandowski could face many years in prison and a fine if convicted. He is expected to appear later on Tuesday in federal court in San Jose, California. Continue reading