More unregulated taxis on Quebec roads after deregulation [Video]

Since the taxi industry was deregulated to allow Uber into the market, more and more unregistered taxis are on the roads in Quebec.

Champlain Taxi general manager George Boussios said there are a variety of ways to know if the taxi is legit. 

“So the first thing people should notice when they enter the car is this blue sticker with the rates that is done from the commission of transport. That’s an official sticker,” he said. “Then once you open the door and you’re sitting inside, you will see and TVQ (tax) number, you will see his identification from the SAAQ. That looks like a driver’s license.”

There must also be a physical or virtual tablet meter that is clearly visible in the cab. 

Boussios says fake taxis have always existed, but they became harder to spot when the industry deregulated.

“We had a T plate, we had a pocket …