Here are the new ride hailing bylaws being considered by the City of Vancouver
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The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council got underway about an hour ago - 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.
The meeting is ongoing right now, and it’s being attended by Ian Tostenson - he’s the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC. He spoke to me just before he went into the council chamber.
Guest: Ian Tostenson
President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association
The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council got underway about an hour ago - 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.
The meeting is ongoing right now, and it’s being attended by Ian Tostenson - he’s the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC. He spoke to me just before he went into the council chamber.
Guest: Ian Tostenson
President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association