Mississauga’s Restaurant Industry Supports Uber
Dear Mississauga City Council, We, the undersigned, as members of Mississauga’s restaurant industry, are writing you to tell you about the positive impact of Uber and ridesharing is having in Mississauga for our customers and business. It’s well known that with uberX, residents of Mississauga get to use their vehicles–an asset that sits around most […]
London Students Support Uber
Dear London City Council, As post-secondary students studying and living in London, we use Uber to get to and from class, home from bars on Richmond Street, and in other Canadian cities like Waterloo, Toronto, and Hamilton, all of which have passed by-laws that enable the continued operation of ridesharing and Uber. On February 14, […]
Our letter to London City Council
Dear London City Council, On behalf of Uber, I wish to thank everyone, including Mayor Brown, Councillors, and staff for the patience and work that has been undertaken in consideration of regulation for the vehicle for hire industry in light of ridesharing. When the draft vehicle for hire bylaw goes to a final vote at […]
Hamilton’s Business Community Supports Uber
Dear Hamilton City Council, Transportation in all forms is integral to a thriving City and downtown core. Hamilton’s economy thrives when people and goods move efficiently and affordably between destinations. Roads and parking, public transit, walkable neighbourhoods, cycling and taxis are all important services supporting moveable cities in economic growth. Equally important is the expanding […]
Hamilton’s Restaurant Industry Supports Uber
Dear Hamilton City Council, Hamilton’s restaurant industry is always looking for ways to reach new customers and expand businesses locally. After all, in the restaurant industry, margins are slim, costs are high, and you don’t have to be an expert to know that many restaurants don’t survive past their first or second year. This is […]
Hamilton Tech Leaders Support Ridesharing
Dear Hamilton City Council, As a member of Hamilton’s technology sector, we are committed to making Hamilton a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. To effectively do this, we must welcome new technologies that push the boundaries of traditional business operations and ensure the City of Hamilton is not only keeping up with innovation, but is […]
Kingston Students Support Ridesharing
See the full letter and over 450 signatories here Dear Kingston Area Taxi Commission, We the undersigned, as post-secondary students in Kingston (Queen’s and St. Lawrence College), rely on cars to get to and from university every day and out with our friends for a night on the town. Services like Uber — where passengers […]
Mapping Uber’s Future in Ottawa-Gatineau
Behind every successful Uber ride is a technology many of us take for granted: maps. Mobile maps and GPS allow us to match you with the closest available driver, navigate the fastest path to your destination, and give you an accurate ETA. Accurate maps are at the heart of our service and the backbone of […]
Uber Canada teams up with the Canadian Hearing Society to expand work opportunities for deaf drivers
While the unemployment rate in Canada is now below 7%, many people who are Deaf or hard of hearing still struggle to find work. Unemployment among the Deaf and hard of hearing is around 40%. Here at Uber, we have added unique product features to make it easier for these men and women to drive […]
Mapping Uber’s Future in Ontario
Behind every successful Uber ride is a technology many of us take for granted: maps. Mobile maps and GPS allow us to match you with the closest available driver, navigate the fastest path to your destination, and give you an accurate ETA. Accurate maps are at the heart of our service and the backbone of […]
