WINNIPEG — As ride-sharing prepares to become legal in the province, Manitoba Public Insurance has had its rates approved for new vehicle for hire insurance policies.
MPI Rates Approved for Ride-Sharing Services Uber and Lyft
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Uber on the Way: Manitoba Passes Ride-Sharing Legislation
WINNIPEG — An all-night session at the Manitoba legislature early Friday morning passed legislation to allow Uber and ride-sharing services in the province.
New Poll Finds Strong Support for Uber in Winnipeg
A new Nanos Research poll finds a strong level of support for Uber to come to Winnipeg.
Green Light for Taxi Changes?
Kate Jackman-Atkinson, myWestman NEEPAWA, Man. --- By the end of this year, the road may be paved for ride-sharing services, such as Uber, to operate legally within the province. On March 20, the provincial government introduced Bill 30, which will deregulate the...
Legislation Paves Way for Winnipeg, Municipalities to Oversee Uber
An independent report released in December 2016 by MNP recommended that Uber or Lyft be allowed to operate in the province.
Report Recommends Winnipeg Adopt Uber, Add More Taxis to Streets
WINNIPEG — A new report commissioned by the Manitoba Taxicab Board is recommending Uber be allowed to operate in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg Taxicab Industry Under Review
Winnipeg’s taxicab services are under a comprehensive six-month review as launched by the Taxicab Board and the province.
Uber Facing Uphill Battle to Make Indent on the Prairies
By Roger Currie A few thoughts about Uber, the ride-sharing service that has traditional taxi operators all in a flap. It's a given that taxis are always easy to find, except when you really need them, like when it's raining, or in the middle of the night after the...
Manitoba Liberals Would Pave the Way for Uber
WINNIPEG -- If Liberal leader Rana Bokhari were to lead the next provincial government, ride-sharing service Uber would be welcomed in Manitoba. Bokhari said Thursday her government would work with the taxi industry and drivers to make the transition fair and...
Uber Eyes Winnipeg as Future Expansion Market
By Michelle Bailey WINNIPEG -- Chris Schafer would have much preferred a ride with an Uber driver than take a taxi to get around Winnipeg today, but he didn’t have much choice. And that is what the manager of public policy for Uber Canada hopes will change as the...
Uber Executive to Chat with Winnipeg Chamber
An executive from Uber will be in Winnipeg this week to discuss the ride-sharing service with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Chris Schafer, public policy manager for Uber Canada, will engage in an interactive information session on Wednesday, October 14. Schafer...
