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Uber Canada urging drivers to protest proposed licencing changes in Halifax region
Uber Canada opposes new Halifax rules adding a $135 fee and redundant training for drivers, citing increased costs for riders and more bureaucracy for drivers.
- Uber Canada pushed back against Halifax regional municipality's plan to impose new licensing requirements on ride-hailing services, The Canadian Press first reported.
- Municipal staff to Halifax regional council note ride-hailing drivers face the same checks and training but oversight is currently provided by companies like Uber, not the municipality.
- Under existing rules, taxi drivers must provide the municipality with training and background-check results, while the Halifax licensing manager can request documents from Uber drivers to ensure compliance.
- Ahead of the Tuesday council vote, Uber asked drivers to contact regional councillors, noting the changes would add redundant training and $135 in fees, raising rider costs and red tape.
- Rang's statement repeats criticism Uber made last month after a staff report to Halifax regional council recommended aligning ride-hailing rules with those for taxi and limousine drivers.
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Uber Canada urging drivers to protest proposed licencing changes in Halifax region
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Uber Canada is stepping up its efforts to prevent the Halifax area from imposing new permit requirements on carpooling services.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
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