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 exist in harmony with ride-hail services such as Uber. Story continues below advertisement 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 exist in harmony with ride-hail services such as Uber. Peter Fassbender, the minister responsible for TransLink, said the council hoped 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.