Rideshare in Regina SK — Complete 2026 Guide

Regina, Saskatchewan finally has real rideshare competition in 2026. Until this year, riders in YQR had Uber and a thin field of taxi alternatives — that is now changing. GoHive, a Regina-built Transportation Network Company (TNC), launched on the Apple App Store in April 2026 with a model that flips the traditional rideshare economics: drivers keep 100% of every base fare, and riders pay 23% less than they do on Uber for the same 3.8 km trip.

This guide explains how rideshare works in Regina in 2026, who the players are, what a ride costs, how to drive, and what the Saskatchewan rules require.

Rideshare options in Regina

Two app-based rideshare services currently operate in Regina:

• GoHive — locally founded in 2026 by University of Regina student Smitsinh Thakor. Saskatchewan registered business SR1961585. Live on the Apple App Store as both GoHive Rider and GoHive Captains.
• Uber — national platform operating in Regina since 2019 under the Saskatchewan Vehicles for Hire framework.

Traditional taxi services (United Group of Taxis, Capital Cabs, Regina Cabs) continue to operate alongside rideshare and remain a viable option for rides that need to be booked by phone.

GoHive vs Uber — which is better?

For most Regina trips, GoHive is cheaper for riders and far more profitable for drivers.

• Rider: a 3.8 km trip from Rose Street to the University of Regina costs approximately $9.80 on GoHive vs $12.65 on Uber — a $2.85 saving (23%).
• Driver: on the same trip, a GoHive Captain keeps the full $8.20 base fare; on Uber the driver keeps roughly $6.54 after a ~44% commission.
• Transparency: GoHive itemises every fee — base fare, per-km, City of Regina fee, SGI insurance levy — before the rider taps Confirm.

For deeper detail see our full GoHive vs Uber Regina comparison.

How much does a ride cost in Regina?

GoHive uses a fixed and fully visible fare structure (Regina, SK):

• Base fare: $2.50
• Per-kilometre rate: $1.50
• City of Regina fee: $0.27 flat
• Accessibility fee: $0.07 flat
• SGI insurance levy: $0.11 per kilometre
• Ride protection levy: $0.50 flat
• GST: 5% on the base fare component only
• Minimum fare: $6.00

A typical 3.8 km, 12-minute Regina trip prices to approximately $9.80 with all fees shown upfront. When you're ready to ride, download GoHive and book your first trip.

How to become a rideshare driver in Regina

To drive on GoHive in Regina you need a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence, a Vehicle for Hire permit issued by the City of Regina under Bylaw 2019-9, an SGI rideshare-class insurance policy, a clean driving record, and a vehicle that passes a GoHive safety inspection.

Application is in-app:

1. Download the GoHive Captains app from the Apple App Store
2. Create your captain profile and upload documents
3. Pass document verification and a background check
4. Choose a subscription cadence ($20/day, $100/week, or $250/month) — the first 14 days are free for launch captains
5. Go online and start accepting trips. Drivers keep 100% of every base fare; GoHive takes zero commission.

Ready to apply? Join as a Captain and get your free 14-day trial.

TNC regulations in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan regulates rideshare under the Vehicles for Hire Act, with enforcement at the city level. In Regina the relevant ordinance is Bylaw 2019-9. Every rideshare operator must:

• Register as a Transportation Network Company with the City of Regina
• Carry $1,000,000 of liability coverage per trip under the SGI three-period TNC insurance model (Period 1: app on, no trip; Period 2: en-route to pickup; Period 3: rider in vehicle)
• Submit a vehicle inspection and an annual fleet declaration
• Verify driver criminal record checks every 12 months
• Maintain a public-facing fare schedule and complaint channel

GoHive is registered under SR1961585 and complies with all of the above.

Frequently Asked Questions