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Uber launches ride-hailing service across British Columbia

Leveraging approval from the provincial transportation board, Uber aims to fill service gaps through driver recruitment bonuses.

FILE: An Uber sign is displayed inside a car on May 15, 2020, in Chicago.
Uber Canada says its services will be available across B.C. as of May 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • Uber’s app is now live across British Columbia, though ride requests depend on local driver pools.
  • Penticton, Summerland and Kamloops have secured service as driver sign-ups in those markets reached thresholds.
  • The company received province-wide approval in 2023 after acquiring ReRyde’s licence from the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board.
  • New drivers in freshly covered areas can earn a $500 bonus by completing at least ten trips in their first four weeks.
  • Since its 2020 debut in Metro Vancouver, Uber has grown to serve 140 Canadian municipalities, adding Greater Victoria, Kelowna and Chilliwack in 2023.