The Provincial Government is pleased to announce that the first ride-sharing licence in Newfoundland and Labrador has been issued to Redsea Riding.
Locally owned and operated by Yosief Tesfamicael, Redsea Riding currently employs 10 drivers and is actively recruiting more. The ride-sharing company is aiming to be open for business in the coming months. The company will begin by offering its services in the St. John’s metro area, including St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Torbay, Pouch Cove, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s and Flatrock.
The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will be available to the media at 12:00 p.m. today (Friday, January 19.) The availability will take place in front of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building.
In October 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador first announced the introduction of a provincial approach to ride-sharing. Amendments were brought forth in the House of Assembly and shortly after, on December 21, 2023, the Regulations and the amended Highway Traffic Act were published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette.
Applications to operate a ride-sharing service in the province are available online and currently being accepted by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
Quotes
“I am pleased to see the first ride-sharing licence issued to Redsea Riding and congratulate Yosief on this incredible accomplishment. Our team have worked hard to ensure the Regulations are fair, providing a clear and simple set of rules for ride-share operators. I encourage anyone who may be interested to visit our website for more information.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL
“Thank you to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, especially Minister Stoodley, for your guidance and support throughout the application process. I am excited to be the first operator in the province and am committed to ensuring reliable and valuable service to our customers.”
Yosief Tesfamicael
CEO-Co-Founder, Redsea Riding
-30-
Learn more
Transport Network Company Application
Motor Registration Division – Transport Network Companies (Ride-sharing Service)
Provincial Government Now Accepting Applications from Interested Ride-sharing Operators
Premier Furey Announces Provincial Approach to Ride-sharing
Follow us on X @GovNL and @DGS_GovNL
Like us on Facebook