Alberta issues new rules for ride sharing

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced new rules to regulate ride-hailing companies such as Uber. Under Bill 16, anyone who wants to drive for such a company will have to have a professional Class 4 licence.

They will also have to undergo a police information check and be subject to a new insurance policy specifically tailored to the industry, which will be ready on July 1.

It will be up to the companies to enforce the rules.