The City of Vaughan incurred more than $1,700 in Uber transportation costs while a delegation travelled to Italy on a ten‑day trade mission this past summer. The trip, which lasted ten days, included two Vaughan city councillors and several municipal staff members who were tasked with representing the city abroad.
Internal documents obtained after the mission detail the cumulative amount spent on ride‑sharing services for the group. The records show that the total expense for Uber rides exceeded $1,700, covering the transportation needs of the councillors and staff throughout the itinerary in Italy.
The delegation’s itinerary spanned ten days, during which the participants moved between meetings, site visits and other official engagements linked to the trade mission. The city’s internal accounting logs list Uber as the chosen mode of ground transport for the group, reflecting the costs associated with each ride taken during the period.
City officials have not released a breakdown of the individual trips or the specific destinations visited within Italy. However, the documentation confirms that the expense was incurred by the two councillors and several staff members who accompanied them.
The trade mission was organized by the City of Vaughan as part of its efforts to explore international business opportunities and strengthen economic ties. The use of Uber for local travel was recorded as part of the overall mission expenses, and the total amount of $1,700 is now part of the public record following the release of the internal documents.
The information adds to the financial picture of the city’s international outreach activities, showing the concrete costs associated with ground transportation for municipal representatives abroad.
The city has not provided further comment on the expense or the selection of Uber as the transportation provider for the mission.