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11-13-2018, 09:18 PM
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11-13-2018, 11:31 PM
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didn't the Uber x Earnest Ice Cream shit show happen 2 years ago?
why's it still gonna take another year before it's in place?
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11-14-2018, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by R1CED`  didn't the Uber x Earnest Ice Cream shit show happen 2 years ago?
why's it still gonna take another year before it's in place? | über eats vs über is different
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11-14-2018, 08:38 AM
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Still a ways to go before any of the vehicles will be on the road...
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11-14-2018, 09:47 AM
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Will also take the people who want to drive for ride share a decent amount of time and cost. https://www.icbc.com/FAQ/Pages/Drive...x?QAQuery=uber
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To declare how you plan to use the vehicle so the insurance can be properly assigned a specific taxi or limousine rate class. (IE: Business class)
At a minimum a Class 4 (restricted). This is a commercial driver’s licence, which allows you to drive up to 10 persons including the driver.
Licence plates specially designated for taxis and limousines.
You will also need:
A licence approved by BC’s Passenger Transportation Board (PTB). Find out more on PTB requirements.
A National Safety Code Safety Certificate.
Semi-annual commercial vehicle inspections.
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11-14-2018, 10:03 AM
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NDP stalling as long as possible. By the time we have ride sharing..it'll be water down beaurceatic garbage.
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11-14-2018, 10:33 AM
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was down in portland over the weekend..the ease of getting an uber is ridiculous, never wait more than 2 mins and was outside of town at 3am and still only waited 5 mins
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11-14-2018, 12:05 PM
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Locally I've used the Chinese Uber a bunch of times, so easy! My one experience with Uber in Honolulu was fantastic as well. Thinking back to all my taxi experiences in this City it's been a mix bag of poor to ok, never amazing.
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11-14-2018, 12:27 PM
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I use UberLyft a lot in other cities. It is great, except for the drivers. 85% of the time, the driver is new to the country and is scary as hell to drive with. But they usually have a newer car with good airbags. Strap in! Lol
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11-14-2018, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ludepower NDP stalling as long as possible. By the time we have ride sharing..it'll be water down beaurceatic garbage. | Dude, how are they stalling the process? They are trying to get the legislations passed. You may not like the rules and requirements they impose on the industry, but they are not stalling.
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11-14-2018, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Traum Dude, how are they stalling the process? They are trying to get the legislations passed. You may not like the rules and requirements they impose on the industry, but they are not stalling. | LOL..you have no idea how politics work...the people that funded Mr Horgan did not want Uber..ie the taxi industry
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11-14-2018, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fsy82 LOL..you have no idea how politics work...the people that funded Mr Horgan did not want Uber..ie the taxi industry | Buddy, I think you are the one that have no idea how elections work. The people that voted Mr. Horgan in (and probably some that voted against him) want to have Uber. If he doesn't get it done, those voters are gonna be pissed at him.
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11-14-2018, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Traum Buddy, I think you are the one that have no idea how elections work. The people that voted Mr. Horgan in (and probably some that voted against him) want to have Uber. If he doesn't get it done, those voters are gonna be pissed at him. | You keep thinking that..wasnt Uber suppose to be here last winter..what happened??..now its in 2019 and even that isnt 100% confirmed. The Liberals were the ones that announced it and in the next election they lost...hmm..wonder where are all the votes came in from. I deal with the taxi industry on a daily basis..so i have a bit more info on it.
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11-14-2018, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by R1CED` didn't the Uber x Earnest Ice Cream shit show happen 2 years ago?
why's it still gonna take another year before it's in place? | ignorance at its finest ladies and gentlemen
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11-14-2018, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by !Aznboi128 über eats vs über is different | Quote:
Originally Posted by Verdasco ignorance at its finest ladies and gentlemen | https://www.citynews1130.com/2017/08...-mistake-uber/ | |
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11-14-2018, 04:09 PM
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Until I see an uber on the street. This is just stall tactics by the government to please the taxi cartel. Why do we need 2019 (still not confirmed) to implement it when you can learn from every god dayum city in the world that's accepting of it.
In the meantime lets have drunks risking the drive home. People not bothering to go out because of the hassle or taxi drivers not showing up to scheduled medical appointments and the list goes on...
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11-14-2018, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ludepower Why do we need 2019 (still not confirmed) to implement it when you can learn from every god dayum city in the world that's accepting of it. | Did you read the article? Quote:
Once the legislation is passed, the province must work with ICBC to create a proper insurance package and then start reviewing applications from companies wanting to operate in the province.
“The legislation will be in next week,” said Horgan. “And then we will go into the significant changes for our insurance packages for those who want to drive, there will be additional criminal record checks. We want to make sure the playing field is level for those already in the sector and those new entrants.”
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11-14-2018, 05:01 PM
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this is not something like legalizing mj that takes a substantial amount of vetting/consulting
they are simply dragging their feet...you dont need ANOTHER 12 months to set everything up
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11-14-2018, 06:17 PM
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"Level playing field" is just some PR words from these cab companies. Additional criminal record check for what? To add unnecessary cost? Uber does its own check which comply with local laws and even rerun its check on current drivers periodically.
"Significant changes for insurance packages" is another PR words for "we're gonna flood you with unnecessary costs so it'll become so expensive that you'd never get Uber".
If it does work out though, would love to see these cab companies improve their services and prices, or go bankrupted like they should.
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11-14-2018, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by R1CED` didn't the Uber x Earnest Ice Cream shit show happen 2 years ago?
why's it still gonna take another year before it's in place? | comparing uber eats to the regular uber services is different in terms of the law. Going to ICBC, Transportation board, provincial government etc.
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11-14-2018, 08:03 PM
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Hmm I wonder if by 'leveling the field' would be putting a cap on the number of Uber drivers....like 1 Uber driver to 5 cab drivers...
I hope not...
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11-14-2018, 08:23 PM
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Good old over government NDP taking a proven around the world free market peer to peer lightweight sharing economy platform that literally everyone who doesnt drive a taxi wants, and weigh it down with heavy bureaucracy so thick it likely wont even float when it launches.
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11-14-2018, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ch28 Did you read the article? | Did you read any dates ride sharing will come online? This isnt rocket science. I'm just trying to hold these old farts accountable and get it over with.
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11-15-2018, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Verdasco comparing uber eats to the regular uber services is different in terms of the law. Going to ICBC, Transportation board, provincial government etc. | yes and uber eats is owned by uber, however that marketing blitz was purely branded by uber to get people hyped up about ridesharing in vancouver https://www.uber.com/en-CA/blog/vanc...eam-vancouver/ | |
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11-18-2018, 07:43 PM
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