Uber is eyeing expansion of its B.C. operations after six months in the Lower Mainland and Kelowna is set to be one of the first spots on its list.
The ridesharing giant has submitted an application to the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) that would allow it to operate in all regions of the province, with the intent to launch in Kelowna and Victoria this year. The process is expected to take three months.
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According to Uber91裸聊视频檚 in-house statistics, approximately 100,000 people opened the Uber app in the Kelowna and Victoria areas over the last year, showing a significant interest in ridesharing services in the cities.
91裸聊视频淜elowna residents have been eager to get ridesharing services for a long time,91裸聊视频� said Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran.
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While the PTB reviews the applicable, Uber is encouraging drivers who meet the following criteria to register on the app:
- The legal ability to work in Canada
- A Class 1, 2, or 4 licence
- Criminal record check and fewer than 4 infractions on your driving record in the last three years
- A vehicle less than 10 years old that passes a provincial inspection
Two ridesharing services, Lucky To Go and Kabu, began operations in Kelowna this summer and two others, Ripe Rides and Safe Ride Sharing, have received licences to operate in the Okanagan.
People interested in becoming drivers on the Uber app can visit.
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