Uber Canada

• Halifax councillors vote down ride-share bylaw changes mayor calls ‘regulatory burden’

  Councillors in Halifax have voted down proposed amendments that were aimed at modernizing the municipality's bylaws around taxi operators and ride-share companies.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
• B.C. Uber passenger says driver touched, exposed himself to her

  Investigations are now underway into a disturbing encounter a 19-year-old Langley woman says she had with an Uber driver. She has a piece of advice for other women.

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2024
  
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• Where are Canada’s worst Uber riders? Ride-hailing app releases ranking

  Uber is offering a one-time discount to Canadian riders with the highest ratings to reward them for their good behaviour over the past year.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2024
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• Uber Canada says it is capping surge pricing during Metro Vancouver transit strike

  The SkyTrain and West Coast Express are running but some who can't use these services have been turning to Uber as an option.

  Traffic

  Jan 22, 2024
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• Uber will soon be available to teens in Canada

  The move to allow teens to use the service is a departure from its current policy that banned anyone under the age of 18 from holding an Uber account.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• Kelowna’s taxi industry braces for arrival of Uber

  While he welcomes Uber to Kelowna, mayor Tom Dyas said the city is working with the taxi industry to support and enhance its presence in certain key areas.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• Uber driver’s assault spurs calls for more protection of B.C. gig workers

  The assault of an Uber driver, which was captured on dashcam video in Abbotsford last Tuesday, has once again led to calls for more protection for gig workers in B.C.'s economy.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2023