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flag Halifax proposes same background checks for Uber and taxi drivers to ensure safety and fairness.

flag A Halifax staff report recommends subjecting Uber and other ride-hailing drivers to the same municipal background checks and training as traditional taxi drivers, aiming to create a level regulatory playing field. flag While Uber already conducts similar screenings, they are company-managed, not municipal. flag The proposal responds to concerns about fairness and safety, though Uber Canada opposes it, calling Halifax’s current rules among the strongest in Canada and warning of added bureaucracy. flag The city is also considering updated fare regulations to reflect market competition.

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