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Uber announced plans Wednesday to begin service in Metro Vancouver, a move that prompted taxi associations that have previously sparred on a range of issues to meet and plan a united response against regulations they say unfairly favour ride-hailing companies.

B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board said earlier this week that ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft will be allowed to operate in larger operating zones than taxis, and with unlimited fleet sizes and the ability to raise rates during busier times.

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The decision has some taxi drivers now seeking to recall two NDP MLAs in Surrey and Delta who they say courted their votes, but are now reneging on promises to create a level-playing field for taxis as the ride-hailing industry arrives in the province.

A day ahead of Uber’s official statement saying it will apply to the Passenger Transportation Board for approval to operate in Metro Vancouver when the application period opens on Sept. 3, members of the B.C. Taxi Association heard from a group of taxi drivers.