The saga opposing the multinational Uber to taxi drivers has
been raging in the province of Quebec for nearly two years. We have
witnessed a multiplication of public interventions coming from both
camps in order to rally to their respective cause both the
government and the majority of the population.
Taxi drivers, represented by a strong lobby, mainly argue that
all taxi-like drivers should be submitted to the same rules such as
holding a class 4C driver's licence and being part of a
professional association subjecting them to precise rules and norms
of conduct. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Uber argues that
forcing its drivers to comply with the existing requirements
involving, for instance, holding a permit, would not be a viable
option. Rather, they propose to formally be recognized as a
provider of ride-sharing services and to be imposed proper taxes to
generate around $3 million yearly. As for the government, it has
had to face many critics, stemming from
