Uber

• Uber expands Fraser Valley service, adding Mission, Kent and area north of Chilliwack

  The move builds on a major expansion of Uber service areas in June, when it began operating in Chilliwack, Victoria and Kelowna. 

  Economy

  Sep 25
  
• 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
  
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• Ride-hailing companies adapting to Okanagan

  Uber is still adjusting to the market, with just one month under its belt, while Uride is finding cause for growth after being in the area for a year.

  Traffic

  Jul 11
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• Man who attacked B.C. Uber driver sentenced to 1 day in jail, 1 year probation

  William Tickle pleaded guilty to assault over an attack on an Uber driver caught on camera in April. He was given credit for time served while awaiting sentencing.

  Crime

  Jul 4
• Calgary mother records Uber driver‘s hateful tirade targeting her and her son

  A Calgary mother is raising concerns after she was recently confronted by an Uber driver who attacked her family's ethnicity. She’s now sharing video of the incident.

  Crime

  Jun 21
• Teens in Ontario will be able to use Uber beginning Wednesday

  Uber said the accounts are designed with extra safety features and must be enabled by parents or guardians in order for teens to use them.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• Uber hits the road in Victoria, Chilliwack and Kelowna

  Uber has expanded its footprint in the Lower Mainland and, after years of attempts, finally begun service in the capital region and the Okanagan's biggest city.

  Economy

  Jun 6
• 3 people charged after Uber driver pistol whipped, carjacked in Oshawa: police

  Durham Regional Police said on Saturday at around 1:50 a.m., officers were called to the Thornton Road and Taunton Road area after receiving a report of a carjacking.

  Crime

  Jun 6
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• Need a ride in Kelowna or Victoria? Uber is ready

  Uber had been trying to get into Victoria and Kelowna for years, but last year they seemed to gain traction when another service walked away from its license.

  Canada

  Jun 6
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• Uber launching service in Victoria and Kelowna next week

  The exact time and date of the ride-hailing service's launch has yet to be revealed, but company officials said Monday they told drivers to gear up to pick up passengers.

  Canada

  May 29