The Ontario-based rideshare company Uride is set to hold a virtual information session for all prospective drivers on April 18, at 3 p.m. This comes ahead of Uride鈥檚 launch in the Comox Valley before the May long weekend.

The virtual information session will cover topics including an introduction to Uride, a guide to the application process, and the competitive earnings and benefits offered by the company.

Additionally, the session will feature a Q&A segment and an opportunity to connect with Uride鈥檚 western regional operations manager, Ravi Dhami.

鈥淲e are excited to introduce our services to the area, providing top-notch transportation solutions and substantial earning opportunities for local drivers,鈥� said Dhami. 鈥淥ur team is looking forward to bringing our commitment to safety, community, and affordability to Courtenay and Comox.

鈥淲e are committed to supporting our drivers and ensuring they have all they need to succeed.鈥�

As part of Uride鈥檚 launch, new drivers and take advantage of limited-time incentives:

Full-time drivers: Earn a $1,500 bonus during their first four weeks.

Part-time drivers: Receive a $1,000 bonus after completing 250 trips within 60 days.

Uride also encourages anyone who knows a driver to refer them through their .

Referrers will earn a cash bonus once the referred driver meets their performance target:

$500 cash bonus: For referring a full-time driver who completes a month of full-time driving.

$300 cash bonus: For referring a part-time driver who completes 100 trips within their first 30 days.

Those interested can sign up at

For more information, contact support@uridetech.com

Founded in Thunder Bay, Ont., in 2017 by former professional soccer player, Cody Ruberto, Uride focuses on smaller markets often overlooked by industry giants. Uride鈥檚 mission is to end impaired driving and empower local communities through reliable and convenient transportation.

鈥淲e鈥檙e looking to launch (our operations) prior to the busier tourism season,鈥� said Ravi. 鈥淲e鈥檝e been in Nanaimo for about a year and a half now, so it鈥檚 just a natural expansion on Vancouver Island for us. It fits our wheelhouse perfectly.鈥�