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B.C. government ruling out Class 5 licences for ridesharing drivers despite committee recommendation

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English - June 14, 2019 19:41 - 10 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The B.C. government has stamped a definitive “no” on Class 5 drivers’ licences for ridesharing drivers, ignoring an all-party committee’s recommendation.

Transportation Minister, Claire Trevena, says a commercial Class 4 driver licence provides a “safer atmosphere” for passengers, citing the extra testing and medical exams that come with it.

Guest: Teri Towner

Coquitlam City Councillor

The B.C. government has stamped a definitive “no” on Class 5 drivers’ licences for ridesharing drivers, ignoring an all-party committee’s recommendation.


Transportation Minister, Claire Trevena, says a commercial Class 4 driver licence provides a “safer atmosphere” for passengers, citing the extra testing and medical exams that come with it.


Guest: Teri Towner


Coquitlam City Councillor