Ride-hailing available in Vernon, B.C. for the first time – Okanagan | 24CA News

Vernon has its first ride-hailing service.

Uride, which already operates in a number of different B.C. communities, launched within the North Okanagan metropolis on Friday.

“The people of Vernon have expressed a need for safe, reliable, and affordable transportation. We’ve been up and running in Kelowna, Kamloops and recently Prince George and Nanaimo so Vernon was just the natural expansion,” stated Uride Western Canada Operations Manager, Ravi Dhami.

The firm says it’s beginning in Vernon with just a few dozen drivers and is recruiting extra.

Like well-known ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which aren’t at present accessible within the Okanagan, Uride has an app.

Customers can log in to order a experience.

While it’s the primary ride-hailing firm within the Vernon market, Uride says that wasn’t intentional.

“It wasn’t that important to be first. We know we have a great track record within B.C. so [Vernon] was definitely in our sights from the start,” stated Dhami.

“Just glad to be the first one. Glad to be here to help the people of Vernon.”

Right now pick-up is simply inside Vernon metropolis limits however riders can request to be dropped off wherever.

The business is aiming to finally broaden into different neighbouring North Okanagan communities.

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