It’s a number that represents a huge reduction from the 5,000 drivers Uber says are currently operating in the city. Councillor Jim Tovey described Uber as “robber barons” during the public council debate. Staff said 50 charges were laid against Uber drivers in the past week, with fines that can reach as high as $25,000 for operators and $50,000 for the company. Uber continues to confound cities trying to keep a lid on the app-based company, including Mississauga. On Wednesday council caved, and Saito contradicted her earlier resolution with a new motion that removed the requirement for Uber to stop operating before the pilot could proceed.

Source: thestar May 25, 2016 21:41 UTC