Taxi companies and drivers across Quebec are claiming a first victory in their battle against Uber after a judge on Monday authorized their class action against the ride-hailing company.
The taxi industry is seeking “hundreds of millions” against the U.S.-based firm, said Marc-Antoine Cloutier, a lawyer representing drivers, owners and their union. “Uber has made revenues nosedive for drivers and owners of taxis and limousines across Quebec,” Cloutier alleged.
The lead plaintiff in the case is Wilson Jean-Paul, a taxi owner and spokesman for the union representing 4,000 drivers in Quebec.
Canadian Underwriter – by The Canadian Press – January 25, 2017.
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