OTTAWA, July 1, 2020 /CNW/ - Facedrive
Inc. ("Facedrive") (TSXV: FD) is proud to announce it is
launching its ridesharing services in the nation's capital this
Canada Day. Facedrive is Canada's
first peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible
ridesharing network. Tomorrow's launch means that, for the first
time, green and socially responsible consumers in Ottawa will have access to a ridesharing
platform that is 100% Canadian and puts people and the planet
first.
Launching in the nation's capital on July
1st is fitting for a Canadian-owned company that aligns so
closely with Canadian values. Canadian consumers are looking for a
ridesharing platform that will enable them to get to where they
need to be safely, reliably and sustainably, all while being
committed to rider experience. Focusing on the rider experience
means making safety a priority and limiting fare increases. Unlike
other ridesharing platforms, Facedrive does not use surge
pricing.
Sustainability means becoming the first Canadian ridesharing
company to offer carbon neutral rides. A portion of every rider's
fare will be contributed to carbon offset initiatives, through
partnerships with organizations like Forest Ontario. Riders will also be able to
choose between electric, hybrid or gas-powered vehicles when
ordering a trip through the platform.
"We are delighted to be launching Facedrive in the National
Capital Region on Canada Day," said Suman
Pushparajah, Chief Operating Officer of Facedrive. "Bringing
our ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy to life in
the city will provide Ottawans with a sustainable alternative, and
we're excited to get started," added Pushparajah.
Putting people first means offering more to the people who make
it possible: the drivers. For every trip, Facedrive drivers earn up
to 90% of the trip fare based on their vehicle type – and 100% of
tips. Training for drivers goes beyond normal safety precautions,
including COVID-19 prevention and response measures. Facedrive's
multi-step driver onboarding process ensures proper training and
protection for both drivers and riders.
As businesses reopen and people return to work, Facedrive is
committed to working closely with the City of Ottawa and the local authorities to
support the city's needs for transportation solutions during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Facedrive's expansion to Ottawa
is in line with national and global expansion plans. It is
currently servicing in Toronto,
London, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Orillia, and Guelph.
About Facedrive
Facedrive is a multi-faceted "people-and-planet first" platform
offering socially-responsible services to local communities with a
strong commitment to doing business fairly, equitably and
sustainably. Facedrive rideshare was the first to offer green
transportation solutions in the TaaS space, planting thousands of
trees and giving users a choice between EVs, hybrids and
conventional vehicles. Facedrive Marketplace offers curated
merchandise created from sustainably sourced materials. Facedrive
Foods offers contactless deliveries of healthy foods right to
consumers' doorsteps. Facedrive Health develops innovative
technological solutions to the most acute health challenges of the
day. Facedrive is changing the ridesharing, food delivery,
e-commerce and health tech narratives for the better, for
everyone.
For more information on Facedrive, visit www.facedrive.com.
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About the City of
Ottawa
As the capital of Canada, the
City of Ottawa is home to more
than one million people and is the fourth largest municipality in
the country. Ottawa is
internationally renowned to live and to do business in; the many
awards received are a testament to that. Furthermore, Ottawa has been rated the most
business-friendly environment and the third best city for Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) out of 77 mid-sized cities in the Western
Hemisphere. With a vibrant technology sector, Ottawa is a great place to live, work and
play.
For more information about Ottawa, please visit www.ottawa.ca.
Facedrive Inc.
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SOURCE Facedrive Inc.