Regulatory Alerts2016-10-27
Notice Relating to the Pilot Project for Remunerated Passenger Transportation Services Requested Exclusively via Mobile Application
The Financial Markets Authority issued a ministerial order establishing a pilot project authorizing Uber Canada Inc. to exclusively provide mobile application-based advertising and dispatch services for remunerated passenger transportation in Quebec from October 15, 2016, to October 14, 2017. The project mandates that Uber Canada Inc. maintain a specific liability insurance policy covering material damage caused by driver-partners' vehicles during active service periods, while requiring those drivers to notify their personal insurers and maintain separate liability coverage for off-duty hours. This framework ensures Quebec's automobile insurance market realities are reflected through tailored policy conditions and clear risk allocation between Uber's centralized coverage and individual driver policies.