Uber to Resume in Calgary December 6 2016

[Resolute 14]

Yup. Unless Uber is only accepting drivers with a Class 4 license, they are operating in violation of provincial regulations. Of note, the province re-iterated the class 4 requirement yesterday.

Additionally, I would note that their complaints about the government failing to approve proper "ride sharing" insurance in their preferred timeline is an implicit acknolwedgment that they know their drivers are fraudulently using their personal insurance for commercial purposes.

[getbak]

This is supposed to be a three-part series, but so far, only the first two are posted...

• http://canadafactcheck.ca/why-uber-is-bad-for-canada/
• http://canadafactcheck.ca/secret-str...vasion-canada/

Interesting points about why Uber is willing to operate illegally in Toronto, but hasn't made any attempt to enter Vancouver.

[Wormius]

What is the actual global taxi industry worth? I am just curious if Uber gains market domination, was it worth it for its investors?

[lambeburger]

Uber re-entering Calgary?

https://twitter.com/Uber_Calgary/sta...54706841899008

[Muta]

Originally Posted by lambeburger

Uber re-entering Calgary?

https://twitter.com/Uber_Calgary/sta...54706841899008

I'm uber-excited about this

[Resolute 14]

"Innovation"

[fundmark19]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

"Innovation"

AKA loop holes! My guess since they use the word entrepreneur. They are going to want someone to start their own personal business and then use uber infrastructure and branding

[Barnes]

Gah MONDAY!. But I'm going out this weekend!!!!

[Wormius]

They are maybe a bit more desperate for positive cash flow after their China debacle.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

"Innovation"

Have you written the thank you letter promised to your city councilor for their part in the ride sharing rules creation? Please post link.

[Swarly]

just got this email

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[HotHotHeat]

Their big announcement was Dragon's Den in a car.

[Fuzz]

Really? Sounds awkward. I'd love to see some of those pitches though, gotta be some really terrible ideas just waiting to get out

[Otto-matic]

I'd love if someone pitched a new ride sharing idea in the car.

[Canehdianman]

This seems like a late April Fool's Day joke.

[Resolute 14]

Strategically, this is pretty sound from Uber's perspective. "Dragons Den meets Cash Cab" is a pretty silly concept, but it gets Uber back into people's consciousness. The worst thing for them is to be forgotten.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

The worst thing for them is to be forgotten.

That'll happen in the next 24-48 hours.

[getbak]

The new bylaw came into effect today.

TNCs (Transportation Network Companies) can apply to have their apps approved: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/ABS/Pages...ensed-TNC.aspx

You can also start to get your TNC Driver's Licence: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/ABS/Pages...NC-driver.aspx

[getbak]

Under the new bylaw, taxi companies can set their own rates as long as they don't exceed the prices set by the commission.

It looks like the cab companies are responding by lowering their fares: http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-...nies-cut-rates

[Fuzz]

Thanks Uber! Ha. Bet they didn't see that coming...