Quebec taxi industry loses injunction battle against Uber
MONTREAL — The taxi industry’s attempt to stymie Uber’s entry into Quebec suffered a blow Tuesday after a judge rejected the cabbies’ request for a temporary injunction against the ride-hailing company.
Taxi drivers wanted the injunction to prevent Uber and the government from implementing an agreement for a one-year pilot project that would allow the firm to operate legally in the province.
Lawyers for the taxi industry argued that Transport Minister Laurent Lessard exceeded his powers in his negotiations with Uber on the project, which would see the company operate without being subject to the same licence system that exists for cabbies.
Quebec Superior Court Justice Michel Deziel said Tuesday there wasn’t enough evidence to justify immediate action against Uber or the pilot project, which is expected to take effect shortly.