The Ride: Canada's Latest Transportation App
The Alternative To Uber - More Convenient Way To Travel
We’ve been feeling
disappointed ever since Uber is no longer available in Calgary. As far as the size of this city goes, we have one of the worst transportation systems. A friend of mine from overseas once visited Calgary for a business meeting and was shocked that we don't even have a direct train from the aiport to downtown. As an avid traveler
with tight schedule, being able to use a ‘ride locator’ app really eases stress
and makes everything more convenient. Not to mention the app will come in handy
especially when one of those nights where you had a few drinks at the party. I
mean finding a taxi if you are not within inner city limit, has proven to me in
the past, very difficult. No worries though, the recent launch of Canada’s
first national all-in-one taxi and transit app The
Ride is now my alternative way for travel. The Ride is developed
by CellWand Communications, the Canadian
mobile technology company behind the popular #TAXI service (Pound Taxi), and is available
for iOS and Android. The features of this app include taxi e-hailing, all means of public transit and car-sharing options
across the country. It allows users to e-hail the closest licensed taxi, find a
carshare location, and plan their route on local transit options including
subways, buses, LRTs and streetcars, as well as compare the estimated travel time
and cost for each option.
Unlike other
e-hailing apps, The Ride has partnered with leading local taxi fleets, and is
directly connected to over 6,000 taxis as part of its e-hailing network at
launch, making it the most comprehensive e-hailing app in Canada with more cab
fleets connecting to The Ride every week; an additional 3,000 taxis are
currently being integrated. By partnering with multiple taxi fleets, the app
maximizes the number of drivers available and books one of the closest licensed
taxis, regardless of company. Where e-hailing is currently not available, The
Ride connects users to the dispatch of fleets representing all 25,000 additional
taxis across Canada.
“Today’s
commuters, especially millennials, depend on technology and real time
information to get around, and apps are a big part of this. So we set out to develop Canada’s
most comprehensive ‘get-me-there’ app,” said Nick Quain, co-founder and
CEO, CellWand. “The Ride is Canada’s ultimate transportation solution because
it includes every taxi
company and combines access to all available public transit options, map
directions, and carshare locations across Canada, with just a few taps
within the app.”
Nick Quain, co-founder and
CEO, CellWand
The Ride utilizes
the user’s location, allowing them to view and connect to a nearby taxi, track
their ride once assigned and on route along with an automatically updating ETA.
The app also supports driver ratings and The Ride’s database tracks the ratings
of individual drivers and
cab companies, to ensure users get the best available option wherever they use
the app. The Ride is partnered with local fleets providing standard taxi
pricing, with no surge charges at any time, and every driver is fully trained,
licensed and insured.
Users of The Ride
can also enter their destination to compare estimated trip times and costs for
various methods of transportation, including taxi and transit. If a user
decides to take a taxi, they can order one of the closest available taxis
through the app for a convenience fee of $2, or $1 if they connect directly to
the first available dispatch. The Ride has partnered with major mobile carriers
across Canada, so convenience fees will appear on users’ wireless bill.
Convenience fees will be waived during the first 30 days of use for all
consumers.
The Ride is also
the exclusive National Taxi and Transit App Sponsor of MADD Canada, a national
charity dedicated to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims of
impaired driving crimes. A portion of each convenience fee from every use of
the app will go directly to MADD Canada.
“The Ride is a
safe way for anyone to find a ride home, whether that’s through a licensed taxi
driver, or on public transit,” said Andrew W. Murie, chief executive officer,
MADD Canada. “Our message is all about planning ahead and getting home safely
after drinking, which is why we partnered with The Ride to send that message to
all Canadians. Using regulated, trained and properly-insured taxis is simply a
safer way to go.”
SPECIAL OFFER JUST for Binzento Vincente Fans!!
The Ride is available for download on the App Store and Google Play store.
Download the app today, and enter promo code within the app: RideWithVincent to get a FREE e-hail
credit. Note: First 30 days after downloading the app, all convenience fees are
waived, so the free credit is good for use after the first 30 days!
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