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ICBC launches new driver-based point system

ICBC launches new driver-based point system

ICBC is rolling in a new driver-based insurance model that will “represent (a driver’s) risk on the road” in Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland as of September 2019.
B.C. engine technology manufacturer steers Far East

B.C. engine technology manufacturer steers Far East

Natural-gas fuel systems maker sees China as key market for profitability
UPDATED: Port automation could cost thousands of jobs, tax income: union

UPDATED: Port automation could cost thousands of jobs, tax income: union

Employers to work collaboratively with those impacted by automation
North Shore terminals humming through trade fracas

North Shore terminals humming through trade fracas

Exports through the North Shore’s export terminals continue to hum despite some commodities being whipsawed in global trade disputes.
Ride-hailing services to face price restrictions in B.C. but no caps on fleet size

Ride-hailing services to face price restrictions in B.C. but no caps on fleet size

What happened: Passenger Transportation Board has clarified rules for ride-hailing, ranging from pricing to boundaries Why it matters: While a number of operators have announced plans to work in B.C.
Scrap ride-hailing class 4 requirement: Okanagan mayors

Scrap ride-hailing class 4 requirement: Okanagan mayors

Demand harmful to smaller communities’ business, letter to minister says
People could be in fully automated cars by 2035

People could be in fully automated cars by 2035

Challenges include determining an acceptable death level for automated driving
Canada’s largest port largely ‘immune’ to global trade politics

Canada’s largest port largely ‘immune’ to global trade politics

Port of Vancouver set new volume, container records despite trade volatility
Updated: Hong Kong airport cancels flights as protest enters second day

Updated: Hong Kong airport cancels flights as protest enters second day

The massive protests in Hong Kong has further disrupted one of Asia’s top business hubs (and one of Vancouver’s main links to the region) as the city’s airport has cancelled all flights Monday in and out of the Chinese Special Administrative region.
Ride-hailing service Lyft to apply to operate in Vancouver

Ride-hailing service Lyft to apply to operate in Vancouver

What happened: Lyft says it wants to offer ride-hailing service in Vancouver this year Why it matters: The province begins accepting applications from potential operators next month but Uber has yet to confirm its intentions Lyft Inc.