Ride-hailing vehicles and taxis may have to have to share new loading zones.

The Winnipeg Parking Authority initially proposed a bylaw to establish new loading zones that would be reserved solely for ride-booking vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft, with a key goal to create safe spaces for drivers and riders to meet up.

On Thursday, council’s public works committee instead voted to let taxis use the spaces, too, pending city council approval.

The decision was made after members of the Winnipeg Community Taxi Association urged the committee to provide more “universal” access to the three proposed zones near Canada Life Centre arena and Burton Cummings Theatre.

“Winnipeg’s transportation (options) need to feel safe and accessible for everyone,” said Abhishek Tara, a member of the associatio

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