Uber

• Uber Canada to shift operations to Canada after Ontario class-action lawsuit

  Uber said the shift in its Canadian operations will come into effect on July 1 and will require Uber to collect sales tax that will be remitted to the government.

  Canada

  Jun 24
• Kelowna mayor “very disappointed” no Uber ride-hailing service in Okanagan this summer

  The PTB adjourned Uber's application to expand operations province-wide pending the results of a COVID-19 economic study.

  Economy

  Jun 16
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• Raquel Urtasun starts Toronto self-driving company Waabi, after leaving Uber

  "There is a need for new technology and I have a very clear vision of what that technology is," Raquel Urtasun said.

  Canada

  Jun 8
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• COMMENTARY: How Uber contributed to the fate of taxi drivers

  As the authors studied Uber’s entry into Toronto, they discovered praise in the media for Uber and Uber drivers, and criticism and near-contempt for taxis and taxi drivers.

  Commentary

  May 8
• Uber Canada proposes changes to labour laws to provide workers with some benefits

  The company wants provinces to require app-based gig employers to accrue benefit funds for workers and provide safety tools and training without taking away the flexibility.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• Ridesharing services may soon be regulated in Kingston, Ont.

  A City report is asking council to consider regulations be enforced on Kingston-area Uber and Lyft drivers.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Cab company owner says Saskatoon city hall missed opportunity after vote

  Khodr Bardouh said his new business is not on a 'level playing field' with Uber because the City of Saskatoon requires more expensive licences and conditions from taxis.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Annual criminal record checks coming for Regina Uber drivers, but not cameras in cars

  Since before Uber began operating in the city in May 2019, there have been numerous lengthy debates at Regina city hall about regulating rideshare services.

  Politics

  Feb 24
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• Uber expands Regina service into RM of Edenwold, neighbouring communities

  Uber is expanding its Regina service area to include the RM of Edenwold and other neighbouring municipalities in an announcement made on Friday.

  Canada

  Feb 12
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• Some Montreal essential workers feel they’re being harassed by police after curfew

  Some Uber and UberEats drivers say they feel police are focusing more on stopping them every night than nabbing rule-breakers who don't have a legitimate reason to be outside.

  Canada

  Feb 2