News

2026

Fare Co-op and Hub Cyber Security Unveil ‘SecureRide™’: The World’s First Perpetually Verified Rideshare Platform

Feb09
Fare Co-op’s groundbreaking rideshare platform combining real-time vetting, always-on safety verification, and community governance to make every ride safer by design, is set to launch in late February 2026. (Source: https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/fare-co-op-and-hub-cyber-security-unveil-secureride-the-worlds-first-perpetually-verified-rideshare-platform-ab646493c6def0462d6f98e803bc18df) LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — Fare Co-op, the driver-owned, city-managed rideshare platform,

2025

From Vision to Reality: Fare Co-op Rises to Become America’s 3rd Largest Fully Licensed Rideshare in Less Than 12 Months

Aug19
Fare Co-op is officially America’s 3rd rideshare company. The duopoly is broken. The future belongs to the drivers. (Source: https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/from-vision-to-reality-fare-co-op-rises-to-become-americas-3rd-largest-fully-licensed-rideshare-in-less-than-12-months-93a357c88f43d017ac6f54fc47e032ca) Fare Co-op 777 BBQ Celebration in San Mateo SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / — The future of rideshare has arrived—and it doesn’t belong to

This Ride-Hailing Platform is Built Different. What Does That Mean for Drivers?

Jun22
Source: https://www.triplepundit.com/story/2025/fare-co-op-gig-economy/822921 Gig economy drivers say they are working more and earning less. Fare Co-op sees the driver-owned cooperative model as an answer to that problem. Jun 20, 2025 By Riya Anne Polcastro Three of the Fare Co-op co-founders — Ivan Olivo, AJ Attia and Danny Golnik — outside of

Fare Co-op Named Official Rideshare Partner for Dolby Theatre & TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

Mar27
(Source: https://ktla.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/797479604/fare-co-op-named-official-rideshare-partner-for-dolby-theatre-tcl-chinese-theatre-in-hollywood/) Fare Co-op partners with JEBS Hollywood Entertainment & New Chinese Theatre Holdings as the official rideshare for Dolby & TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Under this agreement, Fare Co-op will be the official Black Car and Rideshare partner for

2024

Driver-Owned Ride-Hailing and Booking Platform Fare Co-op to Launch in North America on July 4th

Jun18
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/driver-owned-ride-hailing-booking-010000925.html Fare Co-op empowers gig workers and drivers by providing them with alternative employment opportunities, skill development, and a stake in the local mobility market. TORONTO, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Based upon the transformative technological advancements, Direct Global is pleased to announce the launch of a visionary international

Fare Co-op Leads with Cutting-Edge AI Technology Through Partnership with Spur Innovation Center

May10
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 10, 2024 – Fare Co-op, a leading cooperative in the ride-sharing and delivery sector, today announced its strategic alliance with the Spur Innovation Center in Quebec, Canada, marking a significant leap in enhancing its AI-driven technological capabilities. This partnership propels Fare Co-op to new heights in

2023

Disrupting the Disruptors: Fare.Coop/Local Driver Co-op Federation Halts Robotaxi Rollout in San Francisco

Jul13
Driver-led cooperative effectively postpones the launch of Cruise and Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, advocating for drivers’ rights and welfare (source: https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2023-07-13/disrupting-the-disruptors-fare-coop-local-driver-co-op-federation-halts-robotaxi-rollout-in-san-francisco) SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Edward Escobar, CEO of Fare.Coop/Local Driver Co-op Federation and the founder of #DriversUnite/The Alliance for Independent Workers, has led a successful protest coalition against the rapid

Direct Global Announces Fare.coop: A Revolutionary Gig Worker Co-op/Corp, Is Ready For Series A Funding At Collision 2023

Jun28
Direct Global is Proud to Announce Fare.Coop is Kicking off $26M Series A Funding Round, Eyeing Expansion into Seven Major Cities with its Revolutionary Cooperative Ride-Hailing and Delivery Model (source: https://collisionconf.com/media/press-releases?tab=1)   TORONTO, June 26, 2023 — Direct Global’s pioneering efforts in spearheading and financing multi-stakeholder cooperatives are reaching new heights as

2022

CBC Fresh Air: How a new Ontario food delivery service is using the co-op model to provide a more equitable solution for local restaurateurs and drivers

Mar05
Katrina Marshall, co-owner of Rise and Shine Island Flavour in Guelph, and Danny Golnik, Vice President of Direct Global and Direct Co-ops, talk about the benefits of a cooperative model in food delivery for local restaurants, drivers and restaurant goers. Listen now: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-193-fresh-air/clip/15898836-how-ontario-food-delivery-service-using-co-op-model

Drivers make more, businesses pay less with Direct Local Eats

Feb07
Source: https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/drivers-make-more-businesses-pay-less-with-direct-local-eats There’s a new food delivery app in town, Direct Local Eats, and it’s promising more money for its drivers and less fees for restaurants. Direct Global’s CEO-President Ahmed Attia said the driver-owned co-operative sees drivers keep 90% of revenue-ride fees from every trip and costs businesses using them