Ride-hailing company says it will mend fences in six cities where it is operating before expanding further – Ride-hailing company Uber has launched a charm offensive after facing tough opposition from cities across Canada, including Vancouver.
Last week, a representative from the company sat down with representatives of taxi companies, police, and the tourism and hospitality sector in a meeting organized by the city, city councillor Geoff Meggs said on Sunday.
Uber has previously said it’s eager to return to Vancouver where it ran a limousine service for six months in 2012 before provincial regulators forced it to withdraw by imposing a minimum fare of $75. Last year, Vancouver city council put its application on hold, and B.C. Transportation minister Todd Stone issued a stern warning against the company trying to operate illegally.
JOANNE LEE-YOUNG and Michelle McQuigge – Vancouver Sun and CANADIAN PRESS – April 5, 2015.
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