22-09-2017 18:59 via montrealgazette.com

Quebec renews — but modifies — Uber pilot project

Quebec is renewing for another year its pilot project with Uber, with some modifications, said Transport Minister Laurent Lessard on Friday.
However, the ride-sharing company will have to abide by a few new rules.
Lessard said that all Uber drivers will now have to go through a police background check rather than one by a private firm used by Uber. Drivers will also now have to undergo 35 hours of training (up from 20) to match what taxi drivers in Montreal must undergo.
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