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    Uber drivers wanted, government issues license to ride-sharing service

    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The company is actively reaching out to potential drivers and expects to launch ride-sharing services within the province later this spring.

    Government has issued a Transportation Network Company (ride-sharing service) licence to Uber. The company is actively reaching out to potential drivers and expects to launch ride-sharing services within the province later this spring. Government first announced the introduction of a provincial approach to ride sharing in October and legislative amendments to permit ride-sharing services to operate within the province came into effect on December 21st. Ride-sharing drivers are required to hold a Class 4 license. 

     

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