Uber Canada spokesperson Susie Heath issued a statement following the council's decision: "We believe that Vancouverites are clearly underserved and that people deserve access to more reliable transportation options in the city, including more taxis. Uber 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 Vancouver " solution. Uber spokesperson, Peter Fassbender , criticised the move, saying people in British Columbia were "clamouring" for its service.
Uber 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 Vancouver " solution. Uber spokesperson, Peter Fassbender , criticised the move, saying people in British Columbia were "clamouring" for its service.