Communication will involve discussing the economic and social benefits of ridesharing in Canada, and to educate officials on the Lyft business model.
Communications will involve discussing the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to users of high-use, high-mileage vehicles as it relates to Lyft's commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
Discussions with relevant staff from the Minister of Transport’s office, Natural Resources Canada, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada about Lyft’s commitment to have only electric vehicles on its platform and how the corporation will achieve this goal.
Discussions with the Minister of Labour regarding the status of gig economy workers in Canada and how Lyft’s business model works.
Open discussions with relevant Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers and staff to discuss what an appropriate transportation regulatory regime needs to be to effectively manage, encourage and monitor ride-sharing within the broader sharing economy.
Regulation
Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta Reg 320/2002: Seeking a change to Reg 320/2002 to allow ride-share drivers to hold a Class 5 rather than a Class 4 license in Alberta.
