Here are the new ride hailing bylaws being considered by the City of Vancouver
Mornings with Simi
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The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council is underway - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.
The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.
That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark.
Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.
Earlier on the Simi Sara Show, the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC, Ian Tostenson says if other cities also require business licences, then it misses the entire point of 'affordable living' in the region.
As I say, the meeting is still ongoing - Vancouver City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung has stepped out quickly so she can speak to us.
Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung
Vancouver City Councillor
The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council is underway - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.
The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.
That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark.
Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.
Earlier on the Simi Sara Show, the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC, Ian Tostenson says if other cities also require business licences, then it misses the entire point of 'affordable living' in the region.
As I say, the meeting is still ongoing - Vancouver City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung has stepped out quickly so she can speak to us.
Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung
Vancouver City Councillor