City of Toronto seeks court injunction against Uber Canada and its ride sharing app service

In a statement, the city said taxicab and limousine industries are regulated by the city to ensure protection of residents and visitors, and to ensure the health and safety of passengers and drivers. Uber has been operating in Toronto since 2012 without a proper licence, the statement said.

In its application, the city cites a number of concerns and alleges Uber’s operations pose a serious risk to the public, including those who are signing on as drivers, for the following reasons:

• increased risk to passenger safety – no mechanical vehicle inspections, lack of driver training

• inadequate insurance that fails to meet the requirements of the Municipal Code and may not provide essential coverage to drivers, passengers and others in the event of accidents

• increased number of vehicles operating as taxicabs resulting in traffic congestion and a possible threat to the taxi industry, including the City’s objective of increasing the number of on-demand accessible taxicabs available, mandated by the City of Toronto earlier this year

• unregulated fares resulting in price surging/gouging, and

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• increased safety risk to the drivers due to lack of training and vehicle security equipment, normally governed by City bylaws.

The city’s allegations have not been proven in court.

In its statement, the City of Toronto said it is asking that the court be expedient in hearing the application.