City of Vancouver considering congestion charge on ridehailing services

Mornings with Simi

English - January 16, 2019 20:39 - 10 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Business News News Society & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: CKNW Health Series: how can cannabis be used to treat young patients?

Next Episode: Travel Best Bets: How to ensure your money is protected while travelling

The City of Vancouver is exploring extra fees for ridehailing trips to offset the added congestion those journeys would create.

Staff at City Hall yesterday received a presentation on the topic - and the idea would be to add an additional charge onto journeys in high-traffic areas and at peak travel times.

Guest: Pete Fry

Vancouver City Councillor representing the Green Party

The City of Vancouver is exploring extra fees for ridehailing trips to offset the added congestion those journeys would create.

Staff at City Hall yesterday received a presentation on the topic - and the idea would be to add an additional charge onto journeys in high-traffic areas and at peak travel times.

Guest: Pete Fry

Vancouver City Councillor representing the Green Party