Uber say they may not provide services outside Metro Vancouver if there are driver shortages

We’re going to step away for a moment from the ongoing manhunt and investigation to chat about something that has been slowly - slowly - making its way to BC - ride hailing. While applications from companies like Uber are being accepted starting September 3rd, whether or not there will be enough drivers is another matter. Uber said earlier today that depending on the number of available and capable drivers, specifically those with Class 4 licenses as opposed to standard Class 5 ones, they might not be able to operate outside of Metro Vancouver. Joining us to talk about this is Uber Canada’s general manager of cities, Michael Van Hemmen. 

Guest: Michael van Hemmen

Head of Western Canada for Uber

We’re going to step away for a moment from the ongoing manhunt and investigation to chat about something that has been slowly - slowly - making its way to BC - ride hailing. While applications from companies like Uber are being accepted starting September 3rd, whether or not there will be enough drivers is another matter. Uber said earlier today that depending on the number of available and capable drivers, specifically those with Class 4 licenses as opposed to standard Class 5 ones, they might not be able to operate outside of Metro Vancouver. Joining us to talk about this is Uber Canada’s general manager of cities, Michael Van Hemmen. 

Guest: Michael van Hemmen

Head of Western Canada for Uber