Uber says it expects to bring its ride-hailing service back to Calgary within weeks after city council approved bylaw changes Monday that make the city's licensing fee structure more favourable for the company. A spokesman for Uber said the company was "pleased" by the move, which will allow more flexibility for its drivers. In February, the city approved a new bylaw allowing for so-called transportation network companies (TNCs) to operate in the city provided they pay an annual licensing fee of $1,753 and a per-driver fee of $220. Taxi fleet to expand by 222 vehicles, tooAt the same time Monday, council also voted to release 222 more taxi plates to augment the city's existing fleet of 1,659 licensed taxis. "The feedback that we've received is the preference from drivers and taxi brokers is to release more plates," he said.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2016 18:44 UTC