# Rideshare Apps Like Uber and Lyft (Canada) **Category:** [Regional Gig Guides](https://community.mycartracks.com/c/regional-gig-guides/31) **Created:** 2026-05-13 17:55 UTC **Views:** 2 **Replies:** 0 **URL:** https://community.mycartracks.com/t/rideshare-apps-like-uber-and-lyft-canada/383 --- ## Post #1 by @MyCarTracks_support ![Rideshare apps Canada comparison](upload://nxGxBclGLRaw9oK4pGEni9aU8Do.svg) Rideshare apps Canada drivers can check beyond Uber and Lyft are mostly local. Some operate in one city, some cover a province or region, and some appear active as apps while their driver pages are thin. Before you apply, check the platform's current city list and the local licence rules that apply where you will drive. In Toronto, [private transportation companies and PTC drivers need City of Toronto licences](https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/long-term-vision-plans-and-strategies/vehicle-for-hire/vehicle-for-hire-licensing/). In British Columbia, the [Passenger Transportation Board lists approved ride-hail licensees](https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/ride-hail-licensee-list) and updates the list by region. Use this guide as a shortlist, not as proof that an app is active in your neighbourhood today. Rideshare work also creates tax and vehicle records. Canadian gig workers generally need to report platform income, keep receipts, and support motor vehicle expenses with a kilometre log under CRA recordkeeping rules. Keep [CRA gig economy guidance](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/compliance/platform-economy/gig-economy.html) and [motor vehicle records guidance](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/business-expenses/motor-vehicle-expenses/motor-vehicle-records.html) beside any app comparison. ## Quick answer: rideshare apps Canada The best Uber or Lyft alternative in Canada depends on your city: | App | Best current fit | Verification note | | --- | --- | --- | | Uride | Smaller Canadian cities and some B.C. regions | Uride shows several province sections; B.C. also includes Uride as a licensed TNS operator in regions 2 to 5. | | Y Drive | Peterborough and selected Ontario/Alberta markets | Y Drive provides Ontario and Alberta contacts and a driver signup flow. | | Coastal Rides | British Columbia island, coast, and smaller-community service | Coastal Rides publishes B.C. driver documents and appears on the B.C. ride-hail licensee list. | | TappCar | Edmonton/Alberta-style ride-hail consideration | TappCar says it is compliant with insurance and licensing; Alberta warns riders to order TNC rides through the app for coverage. | | Cabee, M-Rides, ZoomZoom, HOVR, EZ Ride, Kari | Local Ontario, PEI, or city-specific alternatives | Check the app and local licensing before relying on them for steady work. | | Eva, Wilma, Kabby | Verify before planning around them | Eva's current site is delivery-focused, Wilma needs stronger current driver evidence, and Kabby's old domain now redirects to a domain-sale page while a government licence notice and support page still exist. | If you want steady rideshare income, test one established platform and one local alternative for the same type of shifts. Compare net pay per hour, net pay per kilometre, wait time, passenger pickup distance, tips, fees, insurance requirements, and unpaid driving. ## Uride Uride is one of the stronger Canada-specific alternatives because it still has a visible driver page and a current Canadian location footprint. Before you apply through [Uride's driver page](https://www.uride.co/become-a-driver), prepare for a background check, a car and smartphone, and a vehicle that is generally 10 years old or newer and passes a valid safety inspection. The main Uride site shows Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island as current province sections. For B.C. drivers, the official regulator matters more than the marketing page. The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board's July 2025 ride-hail list includes Uride Technologies Inc. as URide in regions 2, 3, 4, and 5. That does not mean every town in those regions has strong rider demand, but it is a useful licence signal. Uride can be worth testing if you are in a smaller city where Uber or Lyft coverage is weak. If your city is active and your documents are ready, use Uride's [driver application flow](https://driver.uridetech.com/auth) from the same section where you check requirements. Do not plan from advertised bonuses alone. Track accepted trips, pickup kilometres, idle time, and tips for two to four weeks. ## Y Drive Y Drive is a local Canadian rideshare option with public Ontario and Alberta contact details. [Y Drive's site](https://www.ydriveapp.com/) describes driver signup, flexible scheduling, and offices in Peterborough, Ontario, and Grande Prairie, Alberta. Older public writeups list several Ontario and Alberta cities, but the current official page is broader and less precise. Treat Y Drive as a local-market app to verify in the rider or driver app before counting on volume. Y Drive may make sense if you are already in one of its active communities and want a smaller operator. Before you submit Y Drive's [driver signup form](https://forms.zohopublic.com/rob79/form/NewForm/formperma/qcaiUh5CkZNoi4-Ixs38MyabgW6g5ZsbpF3NKyw88iE), ask what documents, insurance coverage, driver screening, vehicle age, and local licence requirements apply before your first shift. ## Coastal Rides Coastal Rides is a B.C.-focused ride-hail option. Before you apply through [Coastal Rides' driver page](https://coastalrides.ca/drive-with-us), expect to upload driver and vehicle details, complete criminal record and driving-history checks, verify insurance coverage, complete a commercial vehicle inspection, and attend orientation. Driver documents include a B.C. Class 1, 2, or 4 licence, an N-print driver abstract, vehicle registration, and a commercial vehicle inspection. Coastal Rides currently serves the Sunshine Coast, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Nanaimo, and Fort St. John, with long-distance intercity availability checked in the app. The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board also includes Rapid Journey Systems Ltd. trading as Coastal Rides in regions 1 through 5. Coastal Rides is a better fit for B.C. drivers who want local or intercity ride-hail work outside the biggest Metro Vancouver pattern. Use the [driver requirements section](https://coastalrides.ca/drive-with-us/#driver-requirements) to check the documents before you spend money on an inspection, then include local demand, ferry schedules, long pickup distances, and vehicle inspection costs in your profit review. ## TappCar TappCar is a Canadian ride-hail operator to check in Alberta and any city where the app shows active service. [TappCar's public site](https://www.tappcar.ca/) describes the company as a ride share service, says drivers can earn through its fee structure, and says the service is compliant with regulations, including insurance and licensing. Alberta's automobile insurance page gives the practical safety rule for app-based ride-for-hire services: passengers should order the ride through the online or mobile app, because street-hailing an app-based service such as Uber or TappCar may affect insurance protection and accident benefits. For drivers, that means the exact app workflow and insurance setup matter. Confirm current city coverage, vehicle documents, driver screening, and whether the [TappCar driver flow](https://www.tappcar.ca/drive-with-us/) has enough local demand before treating it as a main platform. ## Cabee Cabee appears as a ride-hailing app for Vancouver and Toronto. Its public site describes Cabee Ride as a ride-hailing app in those cities, and its App Store listing says the driver app lets drivers set fares, work flexible hours, and receive ride requests. Cabee's older signup URL is not enough to rely on for driver planning, so verify Cabee directly in the app and against city rules. In Toronto, the City requires private transportation companies and drivers to be licensed. In B.C., check whether the operator appears in current provincial licence records before driving. Cabee is worth investigating only if your local app screen shows active rider demand and the company can explain insurance, city licensing, screening, and payment records clearly. ## M-Rides M-Rides positions drivers as "captains" and appears focused on Canada. [M-Rides' driver page](https://m-rides.com/ca/for-captains/) describes flexible work, rewards, referrals, and a register-now flow. It also publishes a Toronto, Ontario contact address. Older public listings claimed specific Ontario availability and full fare retention. The current M-Rides page supports flexible work and a no-commission message, but it does not by itself prove strong demand in each listed city. If you test M-Rides, confirm whether your vehicle type is accepted, whether the company or city requires a PTC driver licence, how passenger fares and platform charges are shown, and how you download earnings records. ## ZoomZoom ZoomZoom is a regional ride-hail option for Southern Ontario and Western New York. Before applying through [ZoomZoom's driver requirements page](https://zoom.cab/driver-requirements/), prepare for Ontario and New York standards, a four-door vehicle, five to eight passenger seats including the driver, valid regional registration and insurance, annual safety inspection where applicable, a valid licence, background screening, smartphone access, work eligibility, and municipal or platform licensing where required. ZoomZoom can be useful if you work in one of its active Southern Ontario markets and want a regional alternative. The key decision is not whether the [driver signup page](https://zoom.cab/become-a-driver/) exists. It is whether your city has rider demand during your available hours and whether local licensing is already handled. ## Wilma Wilma has been described elsewhere as a women-focused ride-hailing membership service in the Greater Toronto Area and London. The public driver-resource page could not be verified strongly enough to support current availability, pay percentages, or partner-discount claims. Do not plan around Wilma unless you can verify the current app, driver onboarding, insurance, city licensing, and active service area from current company materials. If the platform is active again in your city, treat it like any other local rideshare app: test demand first and keep your own records. ## HOVR HOVR is a Toronto-based rideshare option with a driver-facing page. [HOVR's driver page](https://www.ridehovr.com/drivers) says drivers earn 100% of the fare and points to app downloads. City of Toronto materials also identify HOVR beside Lyft and Uber in the city's vehicle-for-hire review and zero-emission grant materials, which is a useful local-regulatory signal. HOVR's model may appeal to drivers who want a local Toronto alternative, but driver economics still depend on rider volume, app fees, membership or service charges, wait time, and pickup distance. Compare it against Uber or Lyft using the same shifts and the same kilometre log. ## EZ Ride EZ Ride is a local Sault Ste. Marie rideshare company. [EZ Ride's site](https://www.ezride.ca/) says drivers should hold a full Ontario G licence, have a smartphone with a data plan, have a clean driver's abstract and criminal background, and use a vehicle that is 10 years old or newer, under 300,000 km, able to pass an annual safety inspection, free of physical damage, and insurable with $2 million liability coverage. EZ Ride is a narrow local option. That can be good if the city has loyal rider demand and weak competition, but it also means you should test volume before relying on it. Keep proof of insurance, safety inspection, and income records with the same care you would use for a national app. ## Eva Eva has been known as a Quebec cooperative ride-hailing and delivery platform. The current public Eva site is delivery-focused, so do not rely on older driver earnings, shareholder, or decision-making claims as current rideshare facts. If you are in Montreal or another Quebec market and see Eva as an option, verify the current service type first. Delivery, taxi-style ride-hail, and cooperative membership can carry different vehicle, insurance, GST/QST, and recordkeeping questions. ## Kari Kari is an Atlantic Canada rideshare app with a current public site. [Kari's site](https://meetkari.com/) describes the service as East Coast ride-sharing that is locally owned and operated, and says drivers must submit a detailed application and pass several checks. PEI tourism materials also point visitors to the Kari app for ride-hailing. Kari is worth checking if you drive in Prince Edward Island or another market where the app is active. Use Kari's [driver page](https://www.meetkari.com/drive/) to confirm the application path, then compare completed rides, pickup kilometres, wait time, tips, and return driving before making it your main platform because local demand and pre-arranged coverage can differ from city rideshare work. ## Kabby Kabby is a special case. Older rideshare lists linked to `kabby.io`, but that domain now redirects to a domain-sale page. A Newfoundland and Labrador government notice says the province issued a Transportation Network Company licence to Kabby on May 9, 2024. A Kabby support page says service was available through the island of Newfoundland with a main hub in the St. John's metro area as of April 30, 2024. Because the main domain is no longer a usable company site, do not rely on Kabby until you can verify the current app, licence status, driver application, insurance coverage, and rider demand. The government notice is enough to explain why the platform appears in older lists, not enough to recommend it as active work in 2026. ## How to compare rideshare apps in Canada Use the same test for every app: - Check whether the company is active in your city or province today. - Confirm licensing, insurance, vehicle age, inspection, document, and background-check rules. - Ask how the platform shows gross fares, platform charges, tips, bonuses, and tax records. - Track online time, engaged time, pickup kilometres, passenger kilometres, unpaid return driving, parking, tolls, fuel or charging, and cleaning costs. - Compare net pay per hour and net pay per kilometre after vehicle expenses. Do not choose an app only because it advertises a higher driver share. A high fare share can still lose if there are few riders, long pickups, expensive insurance, inspection costs, or too much idle time. ## Tax, GST/HST, and kilometre records Rideshare driving in Canada is usually self-employment income, and commercial ride-sharing has specific GST/HST treatment. The CRA's [commercial ride-sharing GST/HST page](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/charge-collect-specific-situations/taxi-ride-sharing-drivers.html) says taxi operators and commercial ride-sharing drivers must register for GST/HST even if they are small suppliers. Delivery-only rules are different, so do not copy rideshare GST/HST advice into delivery work without checking the exact activity. For income tax, keep: - app income summaries, deposits, tips, bonuses, incentives, and platform fees - total kilometres and business kilometres for the year - odometer readings, trip dates, destinations, and business purposes - fuel, charging, maintenance, insurance, registration, inspection, parking, toll, cleaning, phone, and supply receipts - notes by platform so Uber, Lyft, Uride, HOVR, or a local app can be reviewed separately Use [MyCarTracks automatic mileage tracking](https://www.mycartracks.com/products/automatic-mileage-tracking) while testing multiple rideshare apps. Create separate tags for each app, then compare gross pay, business kilometres, expenses, and idle-time notes before choosing where to spend more hours.
## FAQ ### Do rideshare drivers in Canada need to file taxes? Yes. Rideshare income generally needs to be reported as business or self-employment income. Keep platform summaries, bank deposits, receipts, and a kilometre log so you can support income and motor vehicle expenses on your return. ### Which rideshare app in Canada is right for me? Start with availability and licensing in your city. Then compare net pay per hour and net pay per kilometre after fuel, charging, maintenance, insurance, inspections, parking, tolls, and unpaid pickup driving. A smaller local app can be useful if it has real demand where you work. ### Can I drive for more than one rideshare app? Usually, yes, if you can follow each platform's rules and complete accepted rides safely. Keep each app's income, tips, fees, kilometres, and expenses separate so you can see which app is actually profitable. ### Are local rideshare apps safer than Uber or Lyft? Do not assume that. Look for licensing, insurance, driver screening, vehicle inspections, in-app trip records, support, and local regulator oversight. If those are unclear, treat the app as higher risk until you verify them. ### Do all rideshare apps have the same vehicle requirements? No. Requirements can vary by province, city, platform, licence class, vehicle age, inspection, insurance, and service type. Check the platform page and your local regulator before buying or renting a vehicle for rideshare work. ## What to read next - [Delivery and Rideshare Driver Earnings (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/delivery-and-rideshare-driver-earnings-canada/373) - [Gig Driving Guide (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/gig-driving-guide-canada/374) - [Part-Time Gig Driving as a Side Hustle (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/part-time-gig-driving-as-a-side-hustle-canada/375) - [Uber Driver and Vehicle Requirements (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/uber-driver-and-vehicle-requirements-canada/388) - [Lyft Driver and Vehicle Requirements (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/lyft-driver-and-vehicle-requirements-canada/380) - [Insurance for Uber Drivers (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/insurance-for-uber-drivers-canada/390) - [Best Delivery App to Work For (Canada)](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/delivery-app-comparison-canada/382) ## Sources - [City of Toronto vehicle-for-hire licensing](https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/long-term-vision-plans-and-strategies/vehicle-for-hire/vehicle-for-hire-licensing/) - [B.C. Passenger Transportation Board ride-hail licensee list](https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/ride-hail-licensee-list) - [CRA gig economy guidance](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/compliance/platform-economy/gig-economy.html) - [CRA motor vehicle records](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/business-expenses/motor-vehicle-expenses/motor-vehicle-records.html) - [CRA GST/HST for taxi operators and commercial ride-sharing drivers](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/charge-collect-specific-situations/taxi-ride-sharing-drivers.html) - [Uber Canada driver requirements](https://www.uber.com/ca/en/drive/requirements/) - [Uber Canada vehicle requirements](https://www.uber.com/ca/en/drive/requirements/vehicle-requirements/) - [Lyft Canada driver requirements help](https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-ca/all/articles/115012925687) - [Uride driver page](https://www.uride.co/become-a-driver) - [Uride driver application flow](https://driver.uridetech.com/auth) - [Y Drive official site](https://www.ydriveapp.com/) - [Y Drive driver signup form](https://forms.zohopublic.com/rob79/form/NewForm/formperma/qcaiUh5CkZNoi4-Ixs38MyabgW6g5ZsbpF3NKyw88iE) - [Coastal Rides driver page](https://coastalrides.ca/drive-with-us) - [Coastal Rides driver requirements](https://coastalrides.ca/drive-with-us/#driver-requirements) - [TappCar official site](https://www.tappcar.ca/) - [TappCar driver flow](https://www.tappcar.ca/drive-with-us/) - [Alberta automobile insurance: ride-for-hire services](https://www.alberta.ca/automobile-insurance) - [Cabee Driver App listing](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/cabee-driver/id6447523360) - [M-Rides driver page](https://m-rides.com/ca/for-captains/) - [ZoomZoom driver requirements](https://zoom.cab/driver-requirements/) - [ZoomZoom driver signup page](https://zoom.cab/become-a-driver/) - [HOVR driver page](https://www.ridehovr.com/drivers) - [City of Toronto public notice: 2024 vehicle-for-hire review](https://secure.toronto.ca/nm/api/individual/notice/5763.do) - [EZ Ride official site](https://www.ezride.ca/) - [Kari official site](https://meetkari.com/) - [Kari driver page](https://www.meetkari.com/drive/) - [Tourism PEI: Kari ride-hailing guidance](https://www.tourismpei.com/askanislander/questions/how-do-you-hire-kari-ride-hailing-services) - [Newfoundland and Labrador Kabby licence notice](https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2024/dgsnl/0509n01/) - [Kabby Newfoundland service support page](https://kabby.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000149112-where-in-newfoundland-is-kabby-s-service-available-) --- **Canonical:** https://community.mycartracks.com/t/rideshare-apps-like-uber-and-lyft-canada/383 **Original content:** https://community.mycartracks.com/t/rideshare-apps-like-uber-and-lyft-canada/383