Uber says it will not operate based on bylaw drafted by city council
Posted Feb 22, 2016 3:52 pm.
Last Updated Feb 22, 2016 7:39 pm.
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Moments after Calgary city council laid out its bylaw to allow ride-sharing companies to operate in the city, Uber said the rules are too strict.
The debate from councillors began Monday morning and stretched into the afternoon, which had amendments upon amendments.
The final recommendations in the bylaw include:
- An annual operating licence from The City of Calgary;
- Valid Class 4 driver’s licence;
- Annual Calgary Police Service (CPS) background check;
- Proof of valid commercial insurance as required by the Government of Alberta;
- Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
- Proof of provincially-approved 134-point mechanical inspection, conducted annually or every 50,000 km whatever comes first.
They would be in place starting April 4th.
General Manager of Uber Alberta Ramit Kar said the rules are too strict for ride-sharing companies.
“As we saw, even when there was a motion passed to continue a dialogue, council wasn’t even open to that. We’re going to continue to try and work with the city to see where we can get, but from what I’ve seen from this bylaw, it is a bylaw that makes sure ride-sharing cannot come back to Calgary,” said Kar.
Councillors chimed in after the consultations.
