Committee pushes ride-hailing in B.C., makes recommendations on shape of service
VICTORIA — Ride-hailing is on its way to British Columbia after the online services received the unanimous support of an all-party committee of the legislature on Thursday.
The committee made 32 recommendations to help pave the way for introducing and regulating ride-hailing.
Committee chairwoman Bowinn Ma of the NDP said the recommendations balance the importance of developing regulations that encompass fairness, consumer protection and worker rights in a constantly changing economy.
She steered away from commenting about the timing of bringing in ride-hailing services, saying that was a question for Transportation Minister Claire Trevena.