Ride-Hailing

• Ride-hailing fee hikes prompt pushback in Vancouver

  The fee to be picked up or dropped off in downtown Vancouver could climb from $0.30 to $0.60 in the next two years.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2023
  
• Ride-hailing companies adapting to Okanagan

  Uber is still adjusting to the market, with just one month under its belt, while Uride is finding cause for growth after being in the area for a year.

  Traffic

  Jul 11, 2023
  
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• Uber hits the road in Victoria, Chilliwack and Kelowna

  Uber has expanded its footprint in the Lower Mainland and, after years of attempts, finally begun service in the capital region and the Okanagan's biggest city.

  Economy

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Ridesharing company launches services in Penticton, B.C.

  Uride officially launched its services on Friday in Penticton.

  Traffic

  Jun 2, 2023
• Uber launching service in Victoria and Kelowna next week

  The exact time and date of the ride-hailing service's launch has yet to be revealed, but company officials said Monday they told drivers to gear up to pick up passengers.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Kelowna’s taxi industry braces for arrival of Uber

  While he welcomes Uber to Kelowna, mayor Tom Dyas said the city is working with the taxi industry to support and enhance its presence in certain key areas.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
• Kelowna, B.C. poised to miss out on another season of Uber

  Despite plans to roll out Uber in Kelowna and Victoria by as early as last Christmas, the ride-share company has yet to get the green light on a licence transfer. 

  Consumer

  Mar 8, 2023
• Women-driving-women ride-share service to expand to Toronto this summer

  The women-driving-women membership service Wilma launched in the Forest City in July 2022 with the aim of providing a safer ride-sharing alternative for women.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
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• Ride-hailing available in Vernon, B.C. for the first time

  Uride, which already operates in several other B.C. communities, launched in the North Okanagan city on Friday.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
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• Uber seeks B.C.-wide licence, hopes for Victoria, Kelowna holiday launch

  The company says it is seeking permission to acquire an existing rideshare licence for the cities, and hopes to be up and running by the holiday season.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2022