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Prelude to the Best Sommelier of Canada Contest | SaltWireST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is paving the way for ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft to operate across the province.
Government regulations made recruiting drivers difficult for local taxi companies. Operations require a class 4 driver's licence – which requires at least two years of driving experience under a class 5 driver's licence – as well as a medical, a written test and a road test. "In 2021, we did make it easier for taxi drivers to get taxi licences, we thought they would come and they didn't come. We're kicking it up a notch," she said.
The province announced new legislation Monday, Oct. 23 that will allow ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft to start business in Newfoundland and Labrador. From left are Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, John Haggie; CEO of Destination St. John's, Cathy Duke, Premier Andrew Furey, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, Sarah Stoodley; St. John's Board of Trade CEO, AnnMarie Boudreau.
"You can now book a car on your phone, it's incredible. I think this could be an opportunity for the existing taxi companies to maybe split off the business or have a ride-sharing component and a taxi component," said Stoodley."I welcome Uber to come here. I've been in the business most of my life, as long as it's the same category, the same rules, we all play the same ball field, I have no problem," he said.
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