Mounties in Metro Vancouver say a three-month crackdown on unlicensed ride-hailing drivers has led to more than 66-thousand-dollars in fines.
Richmond R-C-M-P say it involved six days of enforcement by officers who used unauthorized ride-hailing apps to book rides and intercept the drivers.
They say 29 drivers were charged with offences including operating without a license, which carries a fine of more than 11-hundred dollars.
Police say the unlicensed operators pose a risk to public safety by bypassing required background checks and safety protocols.
