10-08-2014, 04:03 PM
I heard something about two drivers in Ottawa being fined $650 after payment was received. I assume the issue is that they need a taxi license and that number and issuing is regulated. I also remember something about an issue in Vancouver.
I assume the Region of Waterloo and the local cab companies will fight back.
They have certain peak times like Oktoberfest. Almost impossible to get a taxi on a weekend later in the evening.
University students can also use up all the taxis on the road. On the weekend around the university area it is a sea of taxis. Good luck getting one at certain times. Although a couple of taxi drivers I have talked to curse university students. They get sick in the taxi or run off without paying. One driver said if someone gets sick I demand $200 or I get a credit card upfront. Not sure if that's legal.
So you are out drinking on the weekend and try to get a taxi. You can wait, give up or do the wrong thing and drive yourself. So there is an issue with service during peak times. Uber can fill that service gap.
I assume the Region of Waterloo and the local cab companies will fight back.
They have certain peak times like Oktoberfest. Almost impossible to get a taxi on a weekend later in the evening.
University students can also use up all the taxis on the road. On the weekend around the university area it is a sea of taxis. Good luck getting one at certain times. Although a couple of taxi drivers I have talked to curse university students. They get sick in the taxi or run off without paying. One driver said if someone gets sick I demand $200 or I get a credit card upfront. Not sure if that's legal.
So you are out drinking on the weekend and try to get a taxi. You can wait, give up or do the wrong thing and drive yourself. So there is an issue with service during peak times. Uber can fill that service gap.