UBC grads launch new commuter app ‘Spare Rides’
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UBC grads launch new commuter app ‘Spare Rides’
Description
February 26, 2016
Thu, Feb 25: A group of UBC graduates have launched a new app to help Vancouver commuters get where they are going. As Nadia Stewart reports, it connects drivers who have an extra seat with paying customers who need a ride.
Read more:
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UBC grads launch new commuter app ‘Spare Rides’01:54 | February 26, 2016 -
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Rare inside look at new Canadian Coast Guard scientific research vessel01:36 | November 12, 2025
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UBC grads launch new commuter app ‘Spare Rides’01:54 | February 26, 2016
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Eby speaks with OpenAI CEO02:10 | March 5, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2621:49 | February 26, 2026
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Getting the grass ready in BC Place for the FIFA World Cup03:01 | February 26, 2026
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Second Narrows Rail Bridge broken01:45 | February 25, 2026
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Global BC Curious Minds: The Dome’s innovative technology01:45 | February 25, 2026
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OpenAI summoned to Ottawa over Tumbler Ridge shooting02:07 | February 23, 2026
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OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter’s account banned prior to tragedy02:09 | February 21, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT activity flagged last June01:27 | February 20, 2026
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The science behind the Artemis II mission05:15 | February 5, 2026
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Global BC Curious Minds: Using sweat to monitor diabetes01:35 | January 28, 2026
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UBC BizTech’s 2026 BluePrint Conference04:10 | January 24, 2026
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UBCO researchers developing hand brace for tremors02:11 | January 23, 2026
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How AI is using your data to set surveillance pricing03:55 | January 19, 2026
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UBC grads launch new commuter app ‘Spare Rides’
Description
February 26, 2016
Thu, Feb 25: A group of UBC graduates have launched a new app to help Vancouver commuters get where they are going. As Nadia Stewart reports, it connects drivers who have an extra seat with paying customers who need a ride.
Read more:
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