News Summary

Uber has expanded its ridesharing services to cover the entire province of British Columbia, Canada. This expansion follows the approval from B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board and aims to meet the transportation needs of residents and tourists. Uber is actively recruiting drivers across the region, offering a $500 bonus to new drivers who complete 10 trips within the first four weeks. The expansion is supported by community groups such as MADD Canada and the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, which see the move as a way to reduce impaired driving and support hospitality workers. Uber’s presence in B.C. was previously limited due to strong opposition from the taxi industry and regulatory challenges, but it now operates in over 140 Canadian municipalities and 10,000 cities globally.