THE CHATHAM VOICE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is pleased to announce a new local transportation option has officially launched. Uride, a company based on the popular ridesharing model, received their licence to operate as a private transportation company in C-K on Sept. 28. The following day, Uride announced through Facebook that they had given their first ride in Chatham-Kent. Municipal officials say it is their goal to improve access to affordable and reliable transportation services within the urban and rural communities of
Chatham-Kent. Uride’s growth in the area is a response to the work done by the municipality and council to amend local bylaws regarding vehicles for hire. “This is a great example of the success that can be achieved when we look at reducing red tape and making Chatham-Kent even friendlier for business,” said John Norton, General Manager of Community Development, in a media release. “Chatham-Kent has quality bus and taxi services, and now residents have more options with rideshare companies stepping forward.” Currently Uride is pro-
viding transportation primarily from the city of Chatham. “We are in the process of recruiting more drivers in the surrounding communities and rural areas of Chatham-Kent,” said Skye Volpi, Chief Operating Officer for Uride. “We’re only a few days in and we’ve seen a lot of positive interest from the community. It’s been very welcoming and we appreciate both our drivers and our customers for working with us.” One of the first rides provided was to Coun. Brock McGregor. McGregor put forward the motion to Chatham-Kent council to amend the local By-laws
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From left, Cameron Bertion, Uride driver; Andrea Raine and Matt Sullivan, first C-K riders; and Florin Marksteiner, local ridesharing advocate, celebrate Uride coming to C-K.
and the Vehicle for Hire By-law recommendations passed June 18. “The ride was a great experience. From the time I opened my phone, got the app, and placed the request for a ride, it was less than 10 minutes and
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the driver was there at my door,“ said McGregor. “It’s wonderful to have another option in town that is helping to address the transportation needs of the community and I’m glad to see a Canadian company step up to pro-
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