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Comparing Ottawa's new regulations for taxis, Uber

City council approved new rules on Wednesday that will allow ride-hailing companies like Uber to operate legally in Ottawa as of Sept. 30. Here's a look at what the regulations will mean for both the traditional taxi industry and the upstarts.

City council approved new rules on Wednesday that will allow ride-hailing companies like Uber to operate legally in Ottawa as of Sept. 30.

The regulatory changes are being touted by supporters as both additional oversight for the new "Private Transportation Companies" (PTCs) and a looseningof the rules for traditional taxi drivers aimed at allowing everyone to compete on a level playing field.

Here's a look athow the new rules compare: