The policy comes amid driver-led protests outside Uber's San Francisco's headquarters.
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Currently, there are about 90,400 ride-hailing drivers in Canada.
Currently, there are about 90,400 ride-hailing drivers in Canada.
A key factor in the board's decision was the ability for Uber drivers to choose when to work.
According to Richard Alaniz, a partner at Cruickshank & Alaniz, a labor and employment firm, there are many open questions as a result of the decision, which could affect car rental franchises.
Modeled after similar efforts in California, a "living wage" proposition could endanger jobs and hurt the economy of SeaTac, Wash.