Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Enterprise CarShare has stopped its carsharing service indefinitely in Toronto.
The Vancouver Taxi Association had sought an emergency injunction against the ride-hailing services, which do not yet operate in Vancouver.
On Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2020, Avis Budget Group ranked fourth in the Travel and Leisure sector and highest among car rental companies.
Before announcing its decision to bring the service to Calgary, Communauto will wait for the final verdict about the policy changes that city council will take in the upcoming weeks.
Communauto, a Canadian-based carsharing service, is negotiating with the city of Calgary about its parking rules. Currently, Calgary has no operating carsharing service since car2go left last fall.
The merged entity with Discount — which has over 300 locations across Canada — will offer customers a larger and more accessible fleet across the country.
It's unclear whether or not the trial will be expanded to other airports.
Companies wishing to be considered for the open spots can submit RFPs.
Ride-hailing groups will not have caps on the number of drivers permitted in B.C
The announcement comes on the heels of the British Columbian government's recent approval of regulations, licensing, and insurance measures for ride-hailing companies.