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Columnist Michael Smyth had it right. Premier John Horgan promised Uber, but he was just throwing a bone to his kingmaker, Green party Leader Andrew Weaver.

In 2015, I had cause to use Uber many times in Santa Monica, Calif. It was a third of the cost of taxis, on time, reliable and a good experience. About two weeks ago, I was in London. Uber was fantastic.

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What is it about the NDP government’s “not in my backyard” attitude? It’s the taxi industry, lobbying the government and lining its pockets.

Bill Goble, Port Coquitlam

‘Kowtowing’ to taxi interests

Just a couple of weeks ago, there was an article about a woman who called for a cab only to have the driver refuse to drive her into the city? That’s absurd! A taxi is for the benefit of the passenger, not the driver.

I once had a driver tell me he would help me unload my groceries for a tip. Thirteen bags I unloaded myself! Not because I didn’t want to tip someone who is helping me, but because the stipulation was made before I had even made a request. I won’t mention the drivers who don’t know their way around. As long as this kind of “professional” service is the norm, passengers are being deprived of courteous door-to-door service.