The new rules aren't even strong enough; the CRA calculates the mileage rate every year, yet BC is letting companies get away with paying about half the CRA rate. Why? Tips should be just that—a tip, not required so they can cover their vehicle costs.

If people can't afford to pay minimum wage + mileage, then they shouldn't get service. Go pick it up yourself, or make a frozen pizza or something. Or take public transit or a (regulated) taxi.

I have some sympathy for those with disabilities who can't drive and need to deal with abysmal public transit wait times, but their disability doesn't trump gig workers' rights to the minimum wage.