Facedrive plans to have its services available in the city in the next 30 days. (The Logic)

Talking point: The firm said it’s working with Ottawa to fill transportation gaps created by the pandemic, and is also ensuring its drivers are trained on safety protocols. It’s not the only company seeking to help people get around while maintaining social distancing. Earlier this month, Bird Canada CEO Stewart Lyons told The Logic he was asking cities to let him temporarily provide e-scooters for free. Facedrive has made a series of expansions recently. Earlier in March, it acquired Waterloo-based carpooling firm HiRide Share. In 2019, it expanded to several other Ontario communities. It’s unclear how much appetite there is more for ride-sharing firms right now, though—Uber drivers in Toronto reported business has been down significantly since the pandemic began.