5 things to know about the emerging debate over ride-hailing companies in Halifax
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Halifax Regional Council is poised to debate bylaw changes that could impose more oversight on drivers working for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft.
Halifax Regional Council is poised to debate bylaw changes that could impose more oversight on drivers working for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft.
Uber is opposed to the proposed changes, saying they would lead to higher fares, too much red tape, additional fees for drivers an no improvements for passenger safety. Halifax council is expected to discuss the proposals at its next meeting on Jan. 27.
Here are five things you need to know:
HOW DOES THE REGULATION OF TAXIS AND RIDE-HAILING COMPANIES DIFFER IN HALIFAX?
Ride-hailing drivers in Halifax are subject to the same background checks and training as taxi and limousine drivers. But there’s a difference in how the test results are reviewed. While taxi drivers hand their documents to the municipality, ride-hailing drivers submit them to their employer.
Last month, a report produced by municipal staff recommended a bylaw amendment that would require ride-hailing drivers to do the same as their taxi-driving colleagues.
WHAT KIND OF BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED?
Taxi and ride-hailing drivers must submit to scans for criminal records, child abuse allegations and a police check for those working with vulnerable people.
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