Partner with Coastal Rides for seamless group transportation and corporate travel solutions. Whether you’re hosting an event, coordinating team travel, or looking to make it easier for customers to reach your business, Coastal Rides offers flexible, reliable options tailored to your needs.
Trusted by BC businesses, we help you create smooth experiences for staff and guests alike — all while supporting a local transportation network.
Book individual rides quickly through the Coastal Rides app. It’s fast, easy, and ideal for occasional travel needs.
We’ll help set up a company profile with invoicing and group codes so your staff can book rides and you stay in control.
Need something unique? We design full-service options for events, recurring shuttles, and business travel needs.
We collaborate with local businesses, event organizers, and municipalities to build smarter, safer transportation solutions across BC.
Our partners help us connect riders to services that matter — whether it’s a lift to a local market, a community event, or a rural destination most others won’t reach.
By collaborating with top-tier suppliers, we ensure that our fleet is equipped with vehicles that meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and efficiency.
Flexible Travel Solutions, Powered by Local Drivers
Coastal Rides offers on-demand, scheduled, and fully managed transportation for your team, clients, or events—without the cost of managing your own fleet. Our network of vetted, commercially licensed drivers is dispatched automatically through our system for timely, efficient service across BC. Whether you’re booking a single ride or designing a custom travel solution for your business, we’ll help you build a flexible plan that fits your needs and budget.
Ready to simplify your business travel? Reach out through the form below.
Coastal Rides connects you with local drivers using their own vehicles. Request a ride through our app or web-booker, and the nearest available driver will be notified. You'll see your fare upfront before confirming. All payments are processed securely through the app via credit card.
Download the app and enter your trip details to get an instant fare estimate. You can also email us if you need help estimating a trip.
Yes. All drivers are required to pass criminal background checks, safe driving checks, and have their vehicles inspected every 6 to 12 months as commercial vehicles.
We currently serve the Sunshine Coast (Port Mellon to Egmont), Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Nanaimo, Fort St. John and Powell River. For long-distance intercity trips, check availability in the app.
Yes. In the app, after entering your trip details, select "Schedule" to choose your date and time. Advanced bookings over 6 days will initially show a $0 fare. Confirm bookings within 6 days to see accurate fare estimates.
Vehicle capacity depends on available drivers. Some vehicles can accommodate up to 9 or 14 passengers, especially on the Sunshine Coast. Always select the correct number of passengers in the app when booking.
Yes, some drivers have bike racks. After entering your trip details, use the filter option to add the number of bikes to your request.
All children under 9 require proper child seats. Drivers do not provide car seats for young children but some have booster seats for children over 5. Use the filter option to request booster seats.
Yes, most drivers allow pets. Confirm with your driver after booking, and bring a blanket or towel for your pet.
You may share your ride if you select a shared ride option. Always indicate the number of passengers in your group to ensure seating availability.
All payments are processed in-app via credit card. Your card is pre-authorized when booking and charged after your ride. Drivers cannot accept payments in the vehicle. If using a prepaid card, we recommend using a fare card for easier cancellations and refunds.
Yes. Tips can be added in the app after your ride. Drivers may also accept cash tips.
While the app offers the best experience, you can book ridesthrough our website on a computer or other devices. For assistance, email contact@support.coastalrides.ca.
Please see our Cancellation Policy page for full details.
Drivers can accommodate short detours of up to a few minutes. If the detour adds more than 3-8 minutes or requires significant extra distance, please book a separate trip. Additional stops are charged at a minimum of $0.35 per minute and $2.50 per kilometre, with higher rates for larger vehicles. Detours are not allowed on pooled rides.
Send us a message via the Contact Us page. We're happy to help.
Visit our Drive With Us page to start your application. You'll need a valid Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s license, a current commercial vehicle inspection, and a completed criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Yes. Drivers provide rides using their own personal vehicles, which must meet commercial safety inspection standards. There are also opportunities to become a staff driver using a Coastal Rides vehicle, please check the Drive With Us page for current job posts.
All vehicles must pass commercial inspections every 6 to 12 months and meet all safety standards required by BC regulations.
Drivers have flexible schedules and can choose when they are available to accept rides.
Payments are processed automatically through Coastal Rides, and drivers receive payouts regularly based on completed rides, tips, and commissions.
Coastal Rides is licensed to operate anywhere in British Columbia.
We provide on-boarding information and ongoing support to ensure you understand our processes and community standards.
You are responsible for your vehicle inspection, license requirements, and criminal record check fees. You can receive $200 of your startup costs reimbursed once you complete your first 10 trips.
Visit our Drive With Us page or contact us directly at jobs@coastalrides.ca for personalized support.
We create customized transportation services for businesses that need to move customers, staff, or guests. Whether you need on-demand service, scheduled transfers,or location-based promotions, we can build a solution.
You can choose whether your business pays for rides or whether riders pay individually. If your business is covering fares, we’ll create a billing account with a deposit requirement starting at $500.
We can provide you with a unique service code to share with your users for easy access. Alternatively, we can manage ride access entirely on your behalf.
All Coastal Rides drivers use insured vehicles, have valid commercial licenses, pass criminal background checks, and undergo commercial vehicle inspections.
Our on-demand model allows your business to scale service as needed, often at a lower cost than traditional fixed-vehicle contracts. Pricing is typically lower than standard ride rates for specialized business services.
Yes. We can help set up specialized services in the app to promote your business, offer subsidized rides, or highlight your location to customers.
Use the Contact Us page to send us your questions. Our team will help you design and launch your custom transportation service.
Contact us through the Contact Us page. We’ll discuss your transportation needs, schedule, locations, and service setup to design your business account.