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The Canadian Taxi Association (CTA) is calling for a province-wide driver registry covering all ground transportation drivers, including taxis, Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing services.

The push follows an incident last year when police had difficulty contacting an Uber driver who unknowingly drove off with a child, raising concerns about passenger safety.

CTA President, Marc André Way, says municipalities are struggling to keep pace with the rapid growth of the industry. The association says safety is a key reason for the proposal, pointing to measures such as mandatory in-vehicle cameras and an improved data-sharing system to help police respond more quickly.