A senior adviser to Uber says he’s confident the B.C. government will allow the ride-sharing service to operate in the province – which is why the company hasn’t pushed its way in, as it has done in other jurisdictions.
Uber has launched in cities across Canada, often against the wishes of local governments, but has yet to enter British Columbia on a large scale. Instead, despite briefly operating a limousine service in Vancouver in 2012, the company has heeded warnings to stay away as the province examines possible regulations.
“We’re confident that there will be a solution here in partnership with the government that embraces ride sharing – we remain committed to that,” said David Plouffe, a former campaign manager and special adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama who is now chief policy adviser at Uber.
Ian Bailey – Globe and Mail – October 11, 2016.
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