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What’s the Deal with
Ride Sharing?
regulation means more choice for albertans
By ali BRyan
woman: lechatnoir/iStock
Ride shaRing has Rolled onto Alberta
roads—and it’s likely here to stay. In a
recent poll conducted by AMA, nearly
70 percent of members surveyed said
they were familiar with ride-sharing
companies like Uber, TappCar and Lyft.
A ride-sharing service, or transportation network company (TNC),
connects drivers and passengers
through a mobile app for transport
in a driver’s personal vehicle. Unlike
taxis, ride-sharing cars can’t currently
be hailed. AMA members surveyed
who’ve used the services say cost and
convenience are key factors for using
them over taxis.
Such services are welcome arrivals
for Albertans seeking more transportation options that are safe, reliable
and affordable. But with new provincial
Car Sharing
101
car-sharing companies
like car2go and Pogo offer
the convenience of vehicle
ownership without car
regulations, insurance changes and
amended bylaws in both Calgary and
Edmonton, ride sharing is changing
the landscape.
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