London is poised to become the first city in Canada to require drivers of ride-share services like Uber to have a camera in their vehicle. In December, a London Uber driver was charged with sexually assaulting one of his passengers, according to Ontario Provincial Police. Officials from Uber were shocked by council's decision, saying no other city in the world has forced its drivers to have cameras. "Requiring Uber drivers to install cameras in their vehicles presents significant barriers to entry for people in London hoping to earn a flexible income, without any proven impact on the safety of riders and drivers," said Heath. Councillors will vote whether or not to approve the bylaw during a city council meeting on Feb. 14 .

Source: CBC News February 01, 2017 21:01 UTC