Regulate Uber province-wide: Tim Hudak

Former Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudaksays he'll tablea private member's bill later this month that would regulateride-hailing services likeUberacross the province, and helppromote the sharing economy.

Hudak says clear and consistent province-wide rules wouldencourage more new businesses in the sharing economy to set up inOntario, and would put an end to what he calls the guerilla warfarein some cities over the ride-hailing company.

"Provincially, if we want to send a signal that we're open to innovation and that we want to foster our own entrepreneurs, we need to take a leadership role to say we're open to these ideas not shutting the door," he said.

The MPP for Niagara West - Glanbrooksays hisbill would also give a green light to newcompanies with apps that allow people to offer the use of theirhomes and parking spots.

Hudak says Ontario should embrace new technologies that areembraced by consumers, not stand against them, adding one millionUber riders a month "can't be wrong."

He says the sharing economy gives people a chance to make someextra money, and he believes the parking spot app Rover, which hasstarted in Toronto, could help ease congestion in the city.

Private member's bills rarely become law in Ontario, butHudaksays he's working with municipalities and the Liberal government tohelp get his legislation passed.

In a written statement given to CBC News Thursday,the Ontario Ministry of Finance reacted to Hudak's proposal.

"Our government is committed to fostering innovations as part of the growing shift towards the sharing economy. We look forward to reviewing MPP Hudak's private member's bill and debating it in the house."