Whereas, the Township of Brock faces challenges related to limited access to
transportation, and there exists a pressing need for a ride-sharing service to address
transportation gaps within our community; and
Whereas Rideshare services are increasingly relied upon by seniors, students, visitors and
tourists, and residents looking for safe, affordable, convenient, and reliable ways to travel; and
Whereas, the standardization and consistency of regulations across municipalities,
particularly in Ontario, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework; and
Whereas, transferring the responsibility of ride-share regulations and licensing to the
provincial level would contribute to a more streamlined and uniform governance structure, while
eliminating associated red tape and unnecessary administrative costs;
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Township of Brock Council hereby expresses its support
for the migration of ride-share regulations and licensing from the municipal level to the provincial
level;
Be It Further Resolved that the Township of Brock Council formally requests the
Government of Ontario to initiate the transfer of responsibilities in the interest of creating a more
coherent and standardized regulatory framework for ride-sharing services across the province;
Be It Further Resolved that copies of this motion be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford,
Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation; the
Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Honourable Laurie Scott, Member of Provincial Parliament for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock; the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Region of Durham; all Durham Region lower-tier municipalities,
and all Ontario municipalities.