Uber is eyeing expansion of its B.C. operations after six months in the Lower Mainland and Âé¶čAV is set to be one of the first spots on its list.
The ridesharing giant has submitted an application to the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) that would allow it to operate in all regions of the province, with the intent to launch in Âé¶čAV and Victoria this year. The process is expected to take three months.
âWith the launch of Uber, ideally in time for the holiday season, we look forward to more safe, reliable, and affordable rides for Victoria and Âé¶čAV residents,â said Michael van Hemmen, Uberâs head of city operations in Canada.
According to Uberâs in-house statistics, approximately 100,000 people opened the Uber app in the Âé¶čAV and Victoria areas over the last year, showing a significant interest in ridesharing services in the cities.
âÂé¶čAV residents have been eager to get ridesharing services for a long time,â said Âé¶čAV Mayor Colin Basran.
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While the PTB reviews the applicable, Uber is encouraging drivers who meet the following criteria to register on the app:
- The legal ability to work in Canada
- A Class 1, 2, or 4 licence
- Criminal record check and fewer than 4 infractions on your driving record in the last three years
- A vehicle less than 10 years old that passes a provincial inspection
Two ridesharing services, Lucky To Go and Kabu, began operations in Âé¶čAV this summer and two others, Ripe Rides and Safe Ride Sharing, have received licences to operate in the Okanagan.
People interested in becoming drivers on the Uber app can visit.
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