Whereas ride sharing is a convenient, safe, and responsive service which benefits local residents and the tourism industry as well as fosters economic growth; And whereas there exists a public need for the service and within smaller communities, ride sharing offers a more reliable option where traditional services are often inconsistent; And whereas it has been shown that taxi companies can financially tolerate the introduction of ride sharing companies, and ride sharing has been proven as a benefit to impaired driving reduction: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the BC Passenger Transportation Board to implement a viable ride sharing service regulation which will address passenger transportation issues outside of Metro Vancouver including small, rural, and remote communities.
