TappCar

TappCar Inc.
Founded2016; 10 years ago (2016)
Founders
Defunct2022
FateCeased operations
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Area served
Websitewww.tappcar.ca

TappCar was a ridesharing company based in Edmonton, Alberta. The company was the third largest ride-sharing service in Canada, with operations in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Winnipeg.

History

TappCar was launched with 200 drivers in Edmonton on March 14, 2016.

In July 2016, TappCar struck a merger deal with St. Albert based cab company Aaron Taxi. The taxi company encouraged all of its 9 drivers to move to the TappCar model. Aaron Taxi's owner, Jean-Pierre Cloutier was named TappCar's new chief operating officer.

In September 2019, the company announced plans to expand into British Columbia, with plans to operate Kelowna and Victoria in addition to the Metro Vancouver.

Closure

In early 2021, TappCar shuttered operations in all Canadian cities except Winnipeg. On June 26, 2022, TappCar ceased operations in Winnipeg, its final remaining market, effectively ending the company's operations entirely. CEO Noel Bernier attributed the closure to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a 95 percent drop in passenger levels in March 2020, combined with rising fuel prices and increased competition from Uber, which had entered the Manitoba market.

References

  1. 1 2 Lirette, Dominika (2019-09-03). "Canadian ride-hailing service TappCar applies to operate in B.C." CBC News. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  2. ↑ "Edmonton startup TappCar set to take on taxis and Uber". CBC News. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  3. ↑ Lazzarino, Dave (2016-07-14). "St. Albert cab company joins forces with TappCar". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  4. ↑ Aslam, Sonia (2019-09-03). "Edmonton-based TappCar first ride-hailing company to apply to operate in B.C." Citynews 1130. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  5. 1 2 3 Dow, Katherine (2022-06-27). "TappCar shutting down in Winnipeg, exploring female-only ride-share service". CTV News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.