THE Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit (RSU) and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) on March 26 secured three convictions against an unlicensed ride-hail operator: operate without a license, wrong class drivers license, and fail to display certificate.

The driver was stopped on December 20, 2023, as part of the RSU and CVSE’s joint operations cracking down on illegal ride-hail operators. This driver faced similar charges in 2020 for which he was previously convicted.

In 2024, RSU and CVSE officers conducted a total of eight joint enforcement operations, resulting in over $79,000 in fines being issued to 35 illegal ride-hail operators.

“We have highlighted these joint operations throughout the year, and will continue to do so, to educate the public on the risks associated to using these illegal services,” said Sgt. Eric Baskette, Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit. “Illegal ride-hail operators do not the meet critical safety requirements, including criminal record checks, licensing, and insurance. These charges and convictions come with steep financial penalties which we hope sends the message loud and clear that operating illegally in Richmond is not going to be tolerated.”

For more information about approved ride-hailing services and operators, visit the Passenger Transportation Registry: Approved Ride-Hail Companies.