Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit (RSU) and the Passenger Transportation Branch (PTB) conducted a joint operation on June 13 to identify and apprehend unlicensed ride-hailing operators in Richmond, resulting in 25 charges.The operation utilized unauthorized ride-hailing apps and caught unlicensed drivers circumventing regulatory requirements, including background checks and vehicle inspections. Each driver faces a cumulative fine of $3,076, with additional costs for towing, storage, and inspection fees.Each driver was charged with: Operating Without a Licence under s.57(1) of the Passenger Transportation Act: $1,150.00Wrong Class of Driver’s Licence under s.24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act: $276.00Fail to Display Valid Certificate under s.25.07(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: $357.00Operating a Business Without a Licence under the City of Richmond Business License Bylaw #7360: $500.00.Notably, some drivers were repeat offenders, with one driver apprehended for the fourth time since 2021. Sgt. Eric Baskette emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and warned the public about the risks of using unauthorized apps, which include unlicensed and uninsured drivers..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit (RSU) and the Passenger Transportation Branch (PTB) conducted a joint operation on June 13 to identify and apprehend unlicensed ride-hailing operators in Richmond, resulting in 25 charges.The operation utilized unauthorized ride-hailing apps and caught unlicensed drivers circumventing regulatory requirements, including background checks and vehicle inspections. Each driver faces a cumulative fine of $3,076, with additional costs for towing, storage, and inspection fees.Each driver was charged with: Operating Without a Licence under s.57(1) of the Passenger Transportation Act: $1,150.00Wrong Class of Driver’s Licence under s.24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act: $276.00Fail to Display Valid Certificate under s.25.07(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: $357.00Operating a Business Without a Licence under the City of Richmond Business License Bylaw #7360: $500.00.Notably, some drivers were repeat offenders, with one driver apprehended for the fourth time since 2021. Sgt. Eric Baskette emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and warned the public about the risks of using unauthorized apps, which include unlicensed and uninsured drivers..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
