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Uber, Lyft Face Accessibility Class Action Lawsuit in B.C.

Ridesharing services Uber and Lyft are facing a class action lawsuit in British Columbia, alleging those that require wheelchairs or similar devices, don’t have access. The lawsuit was filed at the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, with David Sheldon listed as the complainant. He is a quadriplegic reliant on a motorized wheelchair, and claims in December...

Virgin Plus is Giving Away Free $10 Uber Vouchers

If you’re a customer of Bell-owned Virgin Plus, you can nab a free $10 Uber voucher as part of the company’s Member Mondays perk. "Get a $10 voucher towards your next Uber ride. New week. New deal. Check back every week to see the latest deal from Virgin Plus Member Mondays,” said the company. This...

Uber Launches Emission Savings Feature in Canada 

Uber has announced the launch of its new Emission Savings feature in the Uber app, ahead of Earth Month in April. The feature allows riders to see the impact of their choices by showing the emissions saved when opting for Uber Green and Uber Comfort Electric. It includes a graphic illustration, making it easier for...

Uber Driver App Gets Android Auto Support in Canada

Uber has announced its Driver app in Canada now supports Android Auto. This means drivers with Android phones can now hook up their devices to compatible vehicles with Android Auto, and leverage the larger display in cars for the Driver app. This makes for easier navigation and drivers can see busy areas more clearly, as...

Toronto Reverses Rideshare Cap Amid Legal Challenge from Uber

Toronto has decided to continue issuing licenses to rideshare drivers, including those from Uber, by revoking a previously established cap. This decision comes in the wake of legal action initiated by Uber Canada against the city. Uber Canada had filed an injunction with the Ontario Supreme Court on December 4, challenging the city's decision to...

Uber Reserve Expands to More Cities in Canada

Uber announced on Wednesday the rollout of its new "Uber Reserve" feature for both UberX and UberXL. This addition, currently available in select cities across Canada, promises riders more predictability by allowing them to schedule their rides well in advance. This new feature is tailored for trips to airports, train stations, other cities, or planned...

Uber Driver App Now Compatible with Apple CarPlay

Uber has announced a significant upgrade to its driver app, making it compatible with Apple CarPlay. This new feature, effective today, allows all Uber drivers using an iPhone to operate the Uber driver app directly from their vehicle's dashboard. Previously, Uber was testing the CarPlay version in beta but now it’s widely available. This integration...

Uber Eats Launches Sustainable Packaging Pilot in Canada

Uber Eats has debuted a new pilot in Toronto and Vancouver aimed at mitigating the challenges of single-use plastic waste. New pilot programs in collaboration with Suppli, a Toronto-based firm, and Reusables.com in Vancouver, position Uber Eats as the first delivery tech company to actively support a shift towards sustainable packaging within the wider restaurant...

Uber Launches in Victoria, Kelowna, Chilliwack

Uber is ready to expand into three more cities in British Columbia, with Victoria, Kelowna and Chilliwack to go live today starting at noon PDT. Drivers were informed yesterday by email the launch in each of these three cities was set to go live today, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Drivers completing 20 trips within the...