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London
Rides from £3.95
Amsterdam
Rides from €3.50
Berlin
In partnership with BVG
Milton Keynes
Rides from £2.50
Technology for the future of mobility
ViaVan is a leading provider of innovative on-demand shared transit services in Europe. ViaVan was founded in 2017 as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Vans and Via.
Working closely with cities and public transit operators, ViaVan powers dynamic shared mobility services that complement existing transportation infrastructure
Powering Shared Mobility Around the World
Via’s technology powers dynamic shared mobility services globally for cities, transit authorities, and more.
ArrivaClick
Kent & Liverpool, United Kingdom
Client: Arriva Bus UK, a Deutsche Bahn Company
Goal: First- and last-mile service connecting commuters to a high-speed train station
Results: Rapid adoption of on-demand rides in low-density environment and expansion to a second market
Problem
A major employment center in rural South East England lacked a dependable transit connection to the nearby high-speed train line. The fixed-route bus line in the area operated infrequently, and ridership was low.
Solution
Via delivered an end-to-end solution, including a customized rider app (with a pre-booking option), the Via driver app, Via’s web-based dispatcher control center, and full training and support for Arriva’s staff.
Results
ArrivaClick’s rapid growth and high productivity have set a new standard for on-demand transit in low-density environments.
BerlKönig
Berlin, Germany
Client: Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG)
Goal: Affordable ridesharing alternative to complement existing public transit service
Results: Over 250,000 rides in the first 5 months of service and high user ratings
Problem
Berlin, the second largest city in Europe with a population of 3.7 million, has a prolific existing transit network and an operator, the BVG, that has nearly a century’s worth of experience. Though the BVG’s service is robust, the city still faces transportation challenges: as the population steadily grows, congestion becomes worse and the need for reliable, affordable shared options becomes greater, particularly late-night and on the weekends when there are service gaps.
Solution
The BVG partnered with ViaVan, the joint venture between Via and Mercedes-Benz Vans, to launch the largest public sector on-demand transit deployment in the world. Via’s technology powers an affordable ridesharing service with a fleet of 100 vehicles, half of which are fully-electric. Over the course of the two-year pilot, the fleet will expand to 300 vehicles.
Results
Since launching in September 2018, BerlKönig has already completed more than 250,000 rides, averaging over 20,000 rides per week. The service has received rave reviews from customers in both Google Play and the App Store, and ridership continues to grow substantially month over month.
