Via Transportation

Via Transportation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in innovative public transportation solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Via offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability of transit systems worldwide.

Core Services and Offerings

• Microtransit: Via provides dynamic, on-demand transit services that adapt to real-time demand, connecting riders to essential destinations such as employment centers, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. This service aims to fill gaps in existing transit networks, offering flexible and efficient transportation options.
• Paratransit: Via delivers accessible, door-to-door transportation solutions tailored for individuals with disabilities. By leveraging advanced software, Via ensures timely and reliable service, enhancing mobility for all riders.
• Student Transit: Via offers customizable transportation programs for educational institutions, ensuring safe and efficient commutes for students. Features include real-time tracking, configurable alerts, and streamlined scheduling to support educational success.
• Remix Planning & Scheduling: Via's acquisition of Remix has resulted in a comprehensive platform for transit planning and scheduling. This tool enables agencies to visualize data, test service concepts, and implement network redesigns effectively.
• Citymapper: Through the acquisition of Citymapper, Via offers an award-winning mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) app that assists riders in navigating transit options and provides valuable insights for network improvements.
• Corporate and Campus Shuttles: Via operates shuttle services for universities and corporate campuses, enhancing intra-campus mobility and providing reliable transportation for employees and students.
• Health Transportation: Via supports non-emergency medical transportation, facilitating patient access to healthcare services without the stress of travel logistics.
• Via Strategies and Consulting: Via's in-house consulting team, Via Strategies, collaborates with city governments, transit agencies, and other stakeholders to tackle complex transportation planning challenges, including network redesigns and feasibility studies.

Global Presence

Via's innovative solutions have been implemented in over 650 communities across 35 countries, serving more than 125 million rides. Notable partnerships include collaborations with King County Metro in Seattle, Transport for London, Transport for New South Wales in Australia, and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe in Germany.

Locations

• Chula Vista, CA, USA
• Detroit, MI, USA
• San Diego, CA, USA

Commitment to Accessibility and Equity

Via is dedicated to making transportation more equitable and accessible for all populations, including paratransit riders, school-aged children, elderly individuals, and low-income communities.

The company emphasizes values such as accessibility, anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, equity, sharing, and sustainability in its operations and culture.

Recent Developments

In February 2023, Via raised $110 million at a $3.5 billion valuation, with investors including 83North, Exor N.V., Pitango, Janus Henderson, CF Private Equity, Planven Entrepreneur Ventures, Riverpark Ventures, and ION Crossover Partners.

Through its diverse range of services and global partnerships, Via Transportation continues to redefine public transit, striving to create more livable cities and provide efficient, equitable transportation solutions for communities worldwide.