Uride plans to launch its rideshare service in Victoria early this fall.

The decision comes after successful launches in Kelowna and Kamloops, but the Canadian rideshare company had its sights set on Greater Victoria since as early as 2019.

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Uride began recruiting drivers in the region earlier this month, and is making an effort to attract even more with new incentives.

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TheyB次元官网网址檙e offering a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time drivers and weekly minimum guarantees of up to $1,500 for those interested in joining their All-Star Program. And to further sweeten the deal, theyB次元官网网址檒l cover the majority of startup costs for drivers joining the rideshare service B次元官网网址� including licensing upgrades, vehicle safeties and background checks.

While no official launch date has been announced yet, long waits for drivers obtaining Class 4 licences in the province could delay it.

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Despite challenges, the company also plans to expand operations to Nanaimo and Prince George following Victoria.

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