Vancouver city council voted against issuing more taxi licences until next year , when a province - wide review of the industry is expected to be completed . The review will examine how traditional taxi fleets can operate in harmony with ride - hail services such as Uber . Peter Fassbender , the minister responsible for transportation , said the council needed to find a " made in British Columbia " solution . The City of Vancouver and the provincial government should take action to expand the number of options available, before the busy holiday season. Uber Canada spokesperson , Susie Heath , criticised the move , saying people in Vancouver were " clamouring " for its service .
Vancouver city council voted against issuing more taxi licences until next year , when a province - wide review of the industry is expected to be completed . The review will examine how traditional taxi fleets can operate in harmony with ride - hail services such as Uber . Peter Fassbender , the minister responsible for transportation , said the council needed to find a " made in British Columbia " solution . Uber Canada spokesperson , Susie Heath , criticised the move , saying people in Vancouver were " clamouring " for its service .