It’s not to say that we’re better than other cities, but we’ve had the benefit of learning from other mistakes.

Andrew McCurran, director of strategic planning and policy for TransLink, the transit agency serving metropolitan Vancouver on the slow introduction of ride-hailing or transportation network companies (TNCs) in the Canadian city. “Applications to operate a TNC in British Columbia opened on September 3, and a requisite insurance package became available on September 16.” (City Lab – September 17, 2019)