If an Uber driver is doing the background check from a website like backcheck.ca , then they are probably not exposed to the vulnerable sector check where your finger prints are take to prove that you don't have any arrests/ convictions of sexual assault.
It is apparent to me that Uber's biggest problems have little to do with the City of Calgary taxiplates or livery services bylaw.
1) drivers may working for hire without the appropriate licence. A class 5 licence is for personal driving. Class 4, 2 or 1 allows you to drive passengers for hire. Anyone operating a taxi anywhere in Alberta has to have this licence
2) Vulnerable sector check. if you go for a police check to your local station and they find out you are driving seniors or kids, the cops insist on the vulnerable sector check. Any taxi company in alberta (Town or city) could take kids or seniors at any time.
3) Provincial insurance requirements remain unmet (as per Alberta superintendent of Insurance).
Uber seems has convinced us that the City of Calgary is at fault for presenting barriers to implementation of Uber. In reality, Uber is pulling a fast one on the provincial regs.
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