Ridesharing giant Uber is one step closer to hitting Winnipeg’s streets. The company formally filed paperwork with the City of Winnipeg to apply for a dispatch licence Wednesday morning. “City approval and enough qualified drivers are the final two milestones remaining for Uber to launch later this year,” said an Uber spokesperson.
Although ridesharing legislation went into effect in Manitoba in 2018, Uber had initially held back on venturing into the Winnipeg market due to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)’s vehicle-for-hire coverage, which requires a person to choose from four time slots as opposed to the blanket-type insurance found in other areas.