Kater Technologies
Kater Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) company creating innovative transportation solutions that change the way people commute. Kater is modernizing the transportation services market in British Columbia with the province’s first-ever ride-hailing app.[1] The Kater Ride-Hail app connects users with safe, reliable rides on demand using their smartphones. Kater officially launched its beta-test on March 30, 2019, in Vancouver.
Kater is a legally compliant mobility service that works within the current regulatory framework of the provincial government in British Columbia. Kater’s service is a hybrid solution, taking issues that have plagued both the taxi industry and traditional ride-hailing industry to create an innovative solution for British Columbians.[2]
The CEO of Kater is Scott Larson.
Product overview
Riding with Kater
During its beta launch, Kater invited a group of Vancouver citizens to join and download the app. Once downloaded, users set a pickup location and a destination to order a car. Once the trip is confirmed it cannot be refused and users will be connected to a driver.[3] Through the Kater app, users can get a cost estimation, see who their driver is, track where their driver is, and how long until they are picked up. Payment and tips are made directly through the app. Users can also rate their driver once their trip is complete.
Kater cars can only be hailed by the app[4] and each car is outfitted with a camera to ensure the highest public safety. Once fully launched, Kater will have 140 cars on Vancouver roads.[5]
Kater’s rates are in accordance with the standard rates set by British Columbia’s Passenger Transportation Board. These are the current laws and regulations for vehicle-for-hire services like Kater. Base fare: $3.25. Cost per minute: $0.56. Cost per kilometre: $1.88[6]
Driving with Kater
Kater drivers are required by British Columbia law to hold a Class 4 license. A Class 4 license requires the driver to be 19 years of age, a B.C. driver’s license, a driving record check, a knowledge test, a road signs test, and a medical test – this allows for the greatest quality of safety.[7]
Kater drivers will be paid up to $35 an hour and will keep all of their tips.[8] In addition, Kater drivers are not required to maintain their vehicles as all 140 brand new cars are owned and maintained by Kater.[9]
References
- ↑ Staff, DH Vancouver (2019-03-21). "Kater, Vancouver's first-ever ride-hailing app, will launch next week". Daily Hive. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ "Kater to launch ride-hailing service in B.C. by end of March". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ March 21, Jennifer Saltman Updated; 2019 (2019-03-21). "Vancouver ride-hailing app Kater to test launch March 30 | Vancouver Sun". Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ Orton, Tyler. "Kater to launch ride-hailing service in B.C. by end of March". Tri-City News. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ March 21, Jennifer Saltman Updated; 2019 (2019-03-21). "Vancouver ride-hailing app Kater to test launch March 30 | Vancouver Sun". Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ "A New Ride Sharing App Is Launching This Month In Vancouver, Here's What We Know". www.narcity.com. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ "B.C. government promises additional ICBC testers to deal with Class 4 licence crunch for ridesharing - BC | Globalnews.ca". globalnews.ca. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ "Vancouver will finally get its first ride-hailing app next week". Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ "Ride-hailing service Kater becomes the first to roll into B.C. ahead of Uber and Lyft | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
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