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Halifax Council Sides with Uber on Proposal for Oversight of Ride-Hailing Companies

Council voted down new background check rules for ride-hailing drivers but approved a committee to study oversight, training, auditing and compliance in the sector.

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HALIFAX — Halifax regional council has rejected a bylaw change that called for more oversight of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft, choosing instead to take a closer look at the issue. Under the current rules, there are different oversight requirements for ride-hailing drivers and those who drive regular taxis and limousines. While taxi drivers […]

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Halifax council set to debate bylaw proposing increased oversight for Uber - Halifax

Halifax Regional Council is expected to begin debate today on a proposed bylaw requiring more oversight of drivers working for ride-hailing companies like Uber.

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Coast Reporter broke the news in Sechelt, Canada on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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