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Uber has been legal in Ottawa for a year and here's what you think about it

We asked you whether you love or hate Uber in Ottawa, here's what you had to say.

Over 5 million rides, 3,500 drivers in capital region

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Uber legally began operating on Sept. 30, 2016. (Toby Melville/Reuters)

Exactly one year ago, city bylaws allowed Uber to belicensedas a private transportation company in Ottawa.

Debates on whether to ban the ride hailing service got heated in the months leading up to the legislation.

The company operated illegally for two years before being given an official OK a few days after the new bylaw came into effect.

Now, over five millions trips have been madeby the 3,500 drivers inthe capital region.

We asked you whether you love or hate Uberin Ottawa, here's what you had to say.