Quebec taxi drivers threaten to withhold income tax over Uber

Quebec taxi drivers are threatening to withhold income tax if the province doesn't pass a law cracking down on the ride-hailing service Uberby the end of the current National Assemblysession.

Dominique Roy, president of Montreal'sDiamond Taxicompany, said Monday that taxi drivers across the province are fed up with the lack of action by Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard's government.

"We've been waiting two years," he told CBC News.

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The taxi drivers have already taken tothe streets in protest several times.

In March, the province's taxi industry committee announcedit would launchmore pressure tactics if Quebec fails to table legislation onUberand its low-costUberXservice,whichconnects passengers with drivers using their own personal vehicles.

Roy said the latest move targets the government without hurting customers.

He estimates the withheld revenue will total$10 million a month. He said the money wouldbe collected in a fund that wouldbe handed over to the government once a law is passed.