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Greater Victoria taxi company sees 10% revenue drop since Uber’s arrival

Uber and taxis have been co-existing in the region for the last 7 months
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A taxi is parked out front of a Victoria nightclub. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Many Greater Victoria residents have embraced Uber since it came to the region seven months ago, but taxis have not been as fond of their arrival.

BC Taxi Association president Monah Kang said the introduction of Uber in the region has had a “negative impact” on their number of riders.

Bluebird Cabs, one of the many taxi companies in the region, reported that revenue was down 10 per cent between Jan.

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