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That logic is flawed. If it worked, there's a bunch of other imports they could get rid of to "provide local job opportunities and tax dollars". Should Netflix
by olalonde 9y ago
That logic is flawed. If it worked, there's a bunch of other imports they could get rid of to "provide local job opportunities and tax dollars". Should Netflix be next?
Seriously, this is 100% the taxi lobby at work. And it is very typical of Quebec politics: special interest groups being prioritized over consumers.
- nyxtom 9y agoIt is and it isn't. It depends on whether there is a market to begin with. Local job opportunities depend on whether or not there is active startups waiting to compete. It's hard to compete if the main competitor is operating at a loss.
- s73ver_ 9y agoIf the taxi industry has to undergo this training, how on earth is it fair that Uber doesn't? If they didn't require this, wouldn't this be the Uber special interest group being prioritized?
- refurb 9y agoDo a quick google search search for "Quebec snowplow mafia" and be prepared to be amazed. The corruption extends to thinks like construction as well. Not surprised with this outcome.