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Uber became the first ride-sharing service to begin operating in Saskatchewan this week after launching in Saskatoon.
However, the service can’t be used for pick-ups at the airport.
Chad Minchinsky, terminal and customer service manager with the SKYXE Saskatoon Airport said services like Uber can drop off passengers, but would have to sign a deal to pick people up.
“We have standard practice at airports across North America. Of course, (that’s) having licensed providers for ground transportation,” he said.
Minchinsky explained that typical licensing deals include agreements on safety and security, as well as fees.
“Accessing the airport, there’s always fees that are associated with that for partners, like with anyone else that does business at the airport.”
If they sign on, ride-shares would have to pick passengers up at a designated area. Minchinsky said there would be space available, as this was taken into consideration during recent renovations to the airport parking and pickup areas.
In an email to 650 CKOM Uber spokesman Jean-Christophe de Le Rue confirmed the company was in talks with the airport authority.
“We have had good initial conversations with airport management about operating at YXE. Presently, riders can use Uber for an affordable trip to the airport. We hope to be permitted to do pickups at the airport in the near future.”