Financial effect on taxi companies also taken into account
Gig workers say Uber’s proposal allows company to continue to avoid treating its couriers and drivers fairly
Uber is calling their pitch Flexible Work+ and marketing it as a step up from independent contractor model
Uber said in a statement that the ruling of the justice is clear and speaks for itself
Uber’s commitments come as the ride-hailing business has slumped in several markets during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pandemic caused the number of trips on Uber during its most recent quarter to plunge by 56% from previous year
Customers required to wear masks at all times in vehicles
Sanitizing cars, washing hands and no front-seat passengers for ride-hailing services
Women driving for Uber and Lyft open up about safety, licensing and why they’re in the minority
The company is the first to be approved to operate province-wide
Cities must move away from single-occupant cars, says transport advocate
Kabu Ride Inc. approved to to operate province-wide
Vancouver Taxi Association failed to establish that an independent regulator used an uneven playing field, judge says
Cabbies will also soon be able to buy same kind of insurance available to ride-hailing drivers
Petition alleges Passenger Transportation Board did not take taxis into account
Two smaller companies rejected in CRD; Uber and Lyft approved in Vancouver
The Whistle! app will be available in Tofino on Feb.1 and in Whistler Feb. 6.
