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Looking to explore Campbell River on foot? Skip local taxis and rideshare with Coastal Rides instead. Coastal Rides is a local ridesharing company with drivers operating in Campbell River, the Comox Valley, and on the Sunshine Coast. Whether you’re a resident looking for easy...

Are you planning a trip from Nanaimo to Campbell River and looking for a convenient and stress-free way to travel? There’s no need to book an expensive car rental, or rely on the limited bus service on Vancouver Island. Coastal Rides offers one-way ride-sharing trips...

The Comox Valley, which includes Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, is one of Vancouver Island’s most popular destinations. But how do you get around the area without a vehicle? This is where Coastal Rides can help. A local ridesharing company, we offer short-haul trips...

Summer is in full swing, which means we’re biking as much as possible. If you’re wondering why a vehicle-based transportation company is talking to you about mountain biking, it’s because we view ridesharing as a means to something more than just transportation.

We caught up with our founder, Ryan Staley, to chat about the vision behind Coastal Rides, his favourite places on the Sunshine Coast, and what’s next for this community-minded ridesharing business.