While Uber still can’t operate its ride-sharing service in Vancouver, they are going forward with a puppies-on-demand scheme.
Uber has teamed with CAARE Rescue, an animal advocacy organization, to arrange “puppy play dates” at downtown Vancouver offices between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday.
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All deliveries can be setup using the existing Uber phone app.
Each 15-minute puppy visit costs $30. All proceeds will go towards CAARE, a registered non-profit society dedicated to animal welfare, advocacy and rescue. Established in 2014, CAARE provides foster homes for rescue dogs while they wait to be adopted.
All the Uber puppies are eligible for adoption. According to its website, CAARE asks for a minimum donation of $500 per puppy.
Uber operates its ride-sharing business in Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax, but it is not operating in Vancouver, where it has faced strong opposition from the taxi industry.
The company withdrew from B.C. in 2012 after the province imposed a minimum fare of $75 per trip.
A 2014 application to restart operations in Vancouver has been put on hold by city council. B.C. Transportation minister Todd Stone also issued a stern warning against the company trying to operate illegally.
An online petition, started by company urging the B.C. government to welcome Uber to Vancouver and B.C., has been signed by nearly 37,000 people.
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