Some people just don’t get the message about operating as a ride-hailing driver without the proper licensing.
And so Burnaby RCMP officers have to teach them a lesson – again.
Earlier this week, Burnaby traffic officers staged another sting that nailed a repeat offender operating illegally as a ride-hailing driver.
The driver failed to obey a previous order issued to them and received nearly $3,000 in fines and had their vehicle towed and licence plates seized.
Local RCMP members have ramped up their stings in the city with a series of sweeps that have resulted in $60,000 in fines in recent weeks.
“Did you know in BC to legally engage in ride hailing you have to meet the criminal record and driving history requirements, have a class 4 driver licence and have your vehicle inspected?” Burnaby RCMP tweeted recently. “All of which is to ensure the safety of passengers and the proper training of drivers.”
The most recent sting saw seven drivers caught engaging in ride hailing using illegal apps and without meeting provincial standards to operate. In all, 24 tickets were issued totaling $13,998 in fines.
The week before saw a sting that led to officers catching seven drivers operating illegal ride-hailing services and issuing 24 tickets for nearly $15,000 in fines.
“We wish to remind those who engage in ride hailing to #staylegal,” tweeted Burnaby RCMP. “Which means having the appropriate licences, criminal record check and inspection.”
This followed 7 drivers earlier in March being nailed for 22 tickets totalling more than $13,000. This also follows a February sting in which 10 drivers were caught and 30 tickets totalling more than $15,000 were handed out. Drivers also had their vehicles towed away and impounded.