BC ride-hailing report makes 32 recommendations to pave way for regulations
Posted February 15, 2018 11:59 am.
Last Updated February 15, 2018 12:37 pm.
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VICTORIA – An all-party committee in the BC legislature is unanimous in supporting a province-wide plan for ride-hailing services.
The committee’s report makes 32 recommendations to help pave the way toward introducing and regulating ride-hailing in B.C.
NDP committee chairwoman Bowinn Ma says the recommendations balance the importance of developing regulations that encompass fairness, consumer protection and worker rights in a constantly changing economy.
Deputy chairwoman Stephanie Cadieux of the Opposition Liberals and Andrew Weaver, leader of the Green party, say the recommendations provide the foundation to bring in ride-hailing by this year.
The report comes ahead of a government review due later this year from transportation industry expert Dan Hara, who was asked to provide recommendations for the creation of a made-in-BC ride-hailing service.
Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has said the government plans to introduce ride-hailing legislation in this fall.
The committee held public hearings and invited 67 expert witnesses, including representatives from ride-hailing companies, Uber and Lyft.