[Otto-matic]

Dear Calgary supporters,

We are disappointed that City Council passed regulations that will not see Uber return to Calgary at this time. That said, we will continue to evaluate our options and monitor the Calgary market for opportunities to engage in thoughtful dialogue.

We believe it is a privilege to operate in any market, and do everything we can to engage with lawmakers and regulators to help develop progressive regulations that allow for flexible income opportunities for drivers and safe, reliable rides for the public. This was no different with Calgary, where we frequently met and corresponded with the city, expressing our positions on the bylaw and offering suggestions on how it could open the market up to ridesharing.

That is why it is troublesome to see assertions made about Uber in the press and on social media suggesting that we were not aiming to be constructive in the regulatory process, or that we do not endorse background screenings, vehicle inspections, and fees to the City as they already exist in regulations in over 70 jurisdictions.

We want to set the record straight so you know what we have done throughout the process and highlight why smart rules matter and the implications of bad regulations.

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