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After seven years of delays, excuses, double-talk and plain old political hogwash, the John Horgan government says ride-hailing services will finally arrive in B.C. later this year.

For anyone who has had trouble getting a taxi on a rainy night in Vancouver, this is welcome news. Ditto for those weary travellers who head out to the taxi stand at YVR, only to find dozens of angry people waiting — and no taxis.

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But before you install the Uber app on your smartphone, be aware that the New Democrats — just like the Liberals before them — have never been co-operative or welcoming to this industry.

In fact, they have been downright hostile. Both parties have been obedient to the powerful taxi lobby. And there are signs the deep-seated opposition to Uber and Lyft is still in place, despite the latest promises and lip service.

The NDP keeps insisting the long wait for ride-hailing is because the government wants to keep the travelling public safe from psychopathic Uber drivers.