How COVID-19 flattened our revenue curve by 95%
In just six weeks, our world has been turned upside down. Read how this seismic shift has affected Poparide and what’s next for us.
Official Blog for Poparide
Press Release: Demand for Carpooling App Surges 400% During Rail Disruption in Ontario
People turned to carpooling app Poparide to travel between Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal amid the train cancellations which started on February 7, 2020.
Top 5 Learnings of Growing Poparide From 50,000 to 250,000 Members
In the last couple of years, Poparide has grown from 50,000 to over 250,000 members in Canada. We thought this would be a good opportunity to share some of our learnings in growing this business, to help fellow entrepreneurs and innovators with their own journey of building their businesses.
Uber and Lyft are coming to B.C., so what does that mean for Poparide?
With ride-hailing imminently entering our home province of BC, we are frequently asked the question, “What will be the impact on Poparide?”. The quick answer is that Uber and Lyft are inherently different from Poparide and therefore we don’t think they will have a big impact on our business.
Top 5 Tips for Safe Winter Driving in Canada
Driving in Canada during winter can be difficult and stressful so we’ve created a list of the top 5 things you can do to ensure you arrive at your destination safely.
Poparide Selected by TransLink to Provide Carpooling Platform for Seamless Mobility Initiative Across Metro Vancouver
New Technology Partnership Makes Carpooling Easier and More Convenient for Metro Vancouver Residents October 28, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – Poparide, Canada’s leading carpooling platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TransLink to expand carpooling services across Metro Vancouver. The Vancouver-based technology company was selected amongst 90 organizations competing to provide innovative transportation solutions as …
Free Rides to the Global Climate Strike
To support the Global Climate Strike, Poparide is offering free rides to members travelling to the events in Canada on Friday, September 27 2019.
How I drove 4,300 km from BC to Alberta (and back) for only $21…
So, my car just completed 4,300 km on $21 worth of gas. That’s right, $21. You might be asking: how is that possible? With Poparide it is…
Poparide 3.0: a fresh look with a new app and website
You might have noticed, change is in the air at Poparide; in the last few weeks we’ve released a fresh look with a new app and a revamped website.
Vancouver Ridesharing App Helps Drivers Offset Soaring Gas Costs
With gas prices recorded at over $1.70/L in Vancouver yesterday, many drivers are turning to Poparide to reduce costs with some drivers collecting over $500 a month in carpool money.