Uber intends to apply to operate in Metro Vancouver region

Uber has confirmed that it will be bringing its ride-hailing service to Metro Vancouver when it applies in September.

The Vancouver Sun reported that the company hopes to apply to the Passenger Transportation Lath when the period to submit applications opens on September tertiary.

"Nosotros are very excited for the opportunity to provide ride-sharing services in Metro Vancouver," Michael van Hemmen, caput of Uber's western Canada sectionalization, said to the Vancouver Sun.

"For years, British Columbians have been clear that they want access to the same safety, affordable, reliable service they've used all over the world. We're optimistic that Uber volition exist hither for the busy holiday season."

The processing menstruation of applications is said to take six to eight weeks, which ways Uber will begin operating in late 2019, the article indicated.

It added that Uber intends to apply for Region 1, which is the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Squamish and Lillooet regions in British Columbia.

Regulations require drivers to hold a Class 4 commercial drivers' licence and a specific blazon of insurance. Minimum charges for each ride volition be like to taxis, which is $3.25 to $iii.95.

B.C. transportation minister Claire Trevena announced the legislation to bring in ride-hailing services into British Columbia in November 2018.

B.C.'due south NDP authorities has been criticized for delaying this legislation since information technology was first announced as role of Premier John Horgan's 2017 election pledge.

Vancouver is currently 1 of Canada's largest cities that doesn't have whatever legal ride-sharing options.

Meanwhile, Lyft, Uber's competitor, recently appear its intention to operate in Vancouver and also appointed its first general managing director for the location.

Source: The Vancouver Sun