Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Uber & the evolution of Canadian transportation legislation

By Genevieve E. Mushaluk and Keith A. Senden

Uber, a San Francisco-based company founded in 2009, began as a transportation technology application whereby users could request premium transportation services in a few large metropolitan areas. The company has since transformed into a global transportation network, connecting drivers and riders in over 484 cities worldwide. Uber boasts benefits to the cities in which they operate, including strengthened local economies, improved access to transportation, and safer streets.

Uber’s presence in Canada is growing each year and the service is active in Edmonton, Ottawa and other Canadian cities. Uber is not, however, currently operating in Manitoba.

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