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New insurance options for B.C. taxi drivers
January 31, 2020 Dirk Meissner - THE CANADIAN PRESSVICTORIA – Taxi drivers in B.C. will soon be able to purchase the same kind of insurance available to the ride-hailing industry, the transportation minister said Thursday. Claire Trevena said talks are also underway with the taxi industry to ensure…
Ride-hailing in Vancouver area detours to courts
January 29, 2020 The Canadian PressRide-hailing is common in many major Canadian cities, but the long-awaited arrival of Uber and Lyft in Metro Vancouver last week has produced lawsuits and a vow by Surrey’s mayor to keep the companies’ drivers off the streets. Premier John…
Ridesharing insurance takes centre stage as Uber, Lyft approved in B.C.’s Lower Mainland
January 24, 2020 by Jason ContantVICTORIA – Vancouver is poised to join most major cities in Canada in offering ride-hailing services with the long-awaited approval Thursday of licences for companies Uber and Lyft to operate in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and Whistler. The independent Passenger…
When will ride-hailing arrive in British Columbia?
December 3, 2019 The Canadian PressVICTORIA – Premier John Horgan says ride-hailing is on its way to British Columbia and if the service isn’t available by Christmas it shouldn’t be seen as a government failure. The premier says the approval process to bring ride-hailing services…
Taxi companies want B.C. Supreme Court to quash ride-hailing rules
September 5, 2019 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – A coalition of nine taxi companies in Metro Vancouver has asked the B.C. Supreme Court to quash ride-hailing rules it says were illegally created for companies such as Uber and Lyft. The companies say in their petition that…
Insurance available for ride hailing July 16 in B.C.
July 9, 2019 Dirk Meissner - THE CANADIAN PRESSVICTORIA – The journey to bring ride-hailing to British Columbia came closer to a destination Monday as the provincial government announced it will start accepting applications in September for companies to enter the market. Safety, insurance and penalty rules and…
Female-centred ride hailing apps on the rise
April 3, 2018 by Jason ContantThe women behind the slowly growing number of ride-hailing apps catering to female passengers and drivers say the hurdles they’ve had to overcome to get their services on the road demonstrate exactly why they’re necessary in the first place. Women…
Ride-hailing on its way to B.C.
February 19, 2018 Dirk Meissner - THE CANADIAN PRESSVICTORIA – Ride-hailing is on its way to British Columbia after the online services received the unanimous support of an all-party committee of the legislature on Thursday. The committee made 32 recommendations to help pave the way for introducing and…
Coalition launches campaign to bring ride-hailing to province
February 7, 2018 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – Eight organizations in British Columbia are joining forces to advocate for ride-hailing services in the province as soon as possible. The Ridesharing Now BC coalition has been formed by groups including the Vancouver Board of Trade, BC Business…
Provincial board approves new ride-hailing insurance rates
January 16, 2018 The Canadian PressWINNIPEG – Manitoba’s Public Utilities Board has approved new insurance rates for ride-hailing company drivers that businesses such as Uber and Lyft have said will keep them setting up shop in Winnipeg. The board has given approval to a Manitoba…
Liability of self-driving automakers in the spotlight
November 15, 2017 Michael Liedtke - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSAN FRANCISCO – California regulators are embracing a General Motors recommendation that would help makers of self-driving cars avoid paying for accidents and other trouble, raising concerns that the proposal will put an unfair burden on vehicle owners. If adopted,…
Ride-hailing service Lyft expanding to Toronto market in first push outside U.S.
November 13, 2017 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Ride-hailing company Lyft is bringing its service to Canada. The company announced Monday that it is coming to Toronto in what will be its first expansion outside of the United States. “Our passports are packed and we’re crossing…