Ride-Hailing

• New ridesharing service for Kelowna, B.C. weeks away from launch

  Uride currently operates in several cities across Ontario and will be launching in others throughout British Columbia, including Kamloops, Victoria, Nanaimo and Prince George.

  Traffic

  Apr 22
  
• Ride-sharing app says insurance rules keeping it off New Brunswick streets

  Uride founder Cody Ruberto says he has 300 interested drivers in the Fredericton area — but only 10 have been able to secure insurance.

  Canada

  Apr 14
  
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• Kelowna mayor baffled by decision to deny Uber in Okanagan, Vancouver Island

  The Passenger Transportation Board says it wasn’t convinced there exists a public need for the service that Uber Canada applied for.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
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• Kelowna mayor “very disappointed” no Uber ride-hailing service in Okanagan this summer

  The PTB adjourned Uber's application to expand operations province-wide pending the results of a COVID-19 economic study.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2021
• Planned fee change will raise the cost of many taxi rides to Kelowna’s airport

  Expect to pay slightly more for a ride to the Kelowna International Airport starting this summer.

  Consumer

  May 18, 2021
• New Brunswick introduces legislation allowing municipalities to regulate ride-sharing services

  The province said the new legislation sets the standard for drivers and vehicles.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
• ‘We’ve been preparing’: Kelowna taxi company feels it can compete with Uber

  Local taxi companies say they are not too concerned about the new competition and are planning their own entry into the ride hailing market.

  Sep 10, 2020
• Okanagan Taxi Association puts brakes on its ride-sharing program

  An association spokesperson said an early release of its ride-sharing plans caused a problematic ripple, and that they had no comment at this time.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2020
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• Lyft, Uber approved to pick up and drop off across Lower Mainland

  The City of Vancouver has signed off on inter-municipal rideharing licences for Lyft and Uber.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2020
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• Ridesharing firms urge B.C. to temporarily scrap licence requirements under COVID-19

  In a letter sent to Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, the companies say a Class 5+ licence could provide short-term work for those out of a job.

  Economy

  May 12, 2020