In accordance with the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Transportation Network Company (ride-sharing service) licence to Uber.

Uber is actively reaching out to potential drivers and has indicated that it expects to launch ride-sharing services within the province later this spring.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador first announced the introduction of a provincial approach to ride sharing in October 2023.

Legislative amendments to permit ride-sharing services to operate within the province came into effect on December 21, 2023.

Transportation Network Companies are required to obtain a licence from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to operate in Newfoundland and Labrador and ride-sharing drivers are required to hold a Class 4 licence.

More information about ride-sharing, including how to apply for licences, is available online.

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