New training requirements that are now part of the City of Edmonton’s vehicle-for-hire bylaw will see taxi and ride-sharing companies training their drivers by April 1 or else face the possibility of fines.
Lyla Peter, the city’s director of development approvals and inspections, told reporters Thursday that the new training requirement, which places an emphasis on raising awareness about accessibility for people with mobility issues, came about as a result of Edmontonians approaching members of a city committee about their concerns in 2022.
“The city is really excited to see this driver training roll out,” she said.
“The purpose of the training is to ensure a safe, accessible and equitable vehicle-for-hire service in Edmonton, and the training covers a number of different modules focused on those areas.”
Peter noted the training is also aimed at addressing safety issues and covers what the vehicle-for-hire bylaw is and the roles and responsibilities assumed by both ride providers and customers.
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