Ride-hailing policies set in B.C., board chair says taxi industry dissatisfied

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The policies will allow companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate a limitless number of vehicles beyond geographical boundaries that are in place for the taxi industry

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.New policies for ride-hailing services in British Columbia will allow companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate a limitless number of vehicles beyond geographical boundaries that are in place for the taxi industry.

She says the companies that can submit applications as of Sept. 3 must charge a minimum “floor rate” of between $3.25 and $3.95, similar to rates paid by passengers using taxis.However, Read says the board will allow the companies to increase the rate in order to expand their supply of drivers to meet passenger demand at peak times.

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The public opinion should be the lead of this story, not what an outdated taxi industry ransoming votes and contributions thinks.

The transportation model is changing. It is not my fault that uber and lyft are more user friendly, cheaper and practical. Let's move on.

They should have to follow all the laws, rules and regulations which apply to the taxi industry.

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