Los Angeles is partnering with on-demand shuttle-based service Via as part of a pilot program that will give people rides to three busy public transit stations. The pilot program, which launched Monday, aims to solve the first- and last-mile problem that makes it challenging for people to get to and from public transit stations. Under […]
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Whim, the all-in-one mobility app for ride sharing, public transit, and rentals is coming to the US
MaaS Global, the company behind the all-in-one mobility app Whim, which offers a subscription service for public transportation, ride-sharing, bike rentals, scooter rentals, taxis, or car rentals will be making its U.S. debut later this year. The company will choose its American launch city from Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Miami, according to Sampo Hietanan, […]
View More Whim, the all-in-one mobility app for ride sharing, public transit, and rentals is coming to the USShuttle business Via could add scooters to its lineup
Via, a shuttle-based carpooling service and platform that partners with cities in the U.S. and Europe, could soon add scooters to its business. Via CEO and co-founder Daniel Ramot said on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin that the company is experimenting with the idea of adding scooters as a complement to its shuttle business. “We’re also adding scooters […]
View More Shuttle business Via could add scooters to its lineupEurope’s ride-hailing companies aren’t scared of Uber
Uber is speeding toward a historic IPO next year that could value it as high as $120 billion, but that doesn’t scare its rivals that operate across Europe. Speaking on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin, Markus Villig — the CEO of $1 billion-valued Taxify — and Via CEO Daniel Ramot, whose company has expanded from Israel into […]
View More Europe’s ride-hailing companies aren’t scared of UberRide-share companies offered New York $100M to drop proposed regulations
Lyft, Uber and Via yesterday made an offer to succor New York City’s beleaguered taxi medallion owners: a $100M relief fund paid over five years to cover the plight of these poor souls. But the city, in its arrogance, refused this generosity! How could they? Perhaps because it was because the money was contingent on New York dropping its proposed regulations of the ride-sharing industry. In this light it’s hard to perceive it as much more than city officials rejecting a bribe.
View More Ride-share companies offered New York $100M to drop proposed regulationsChemi Peres of Pitango VC joins us at TechCrunch Tel Aviv, June 7
TechCrunch is returning to Tel Aviv on 7 June 2018 for a day-long conference, where we will be digging into one of Israel’s biggest tech strengths: mobility and everything that implies, from computer vision to autonomous driving. Israeli tech is at the forefront of this new industry and we plan to bring industry leaders together […]
View More Chemi Peres of Pitango VC joins us at TechCrunch Tel Aviv, June 7Arlington, Texas replaces local bus service with Via on-demand ride-sharing
Mobility service providers are engaging with city transportation authorities in a variety of different ways, but the most extreme example so far might be a new partnership between the city of Arlington, Texas and ridesharing provider Via. Via will be deploying a fleet of 10 commuter vans in Arlington’s downtown region. Read More
Arlington, Texas replaces local bus service with Via on-demand ride-sharing
Mobility service providers are engaging with city transportation authorities in a variety of different ways, but the most extreme example so far might be a new partnership between the city of Arlington, Texas and ridesharing provider Via. Via will be deploying a fleet of 10 commuter vans in Arlington’s downtown region. Read More
Arlington, Texas replaces local bus service with Via on-demand ride-sharing
Mobility service providers are engaging with city transportation authorities in a variety of different ways, but the most extreme example so far might be a new partnership between the city of Arlington, Texas and ridesharing provider Via. Via will be deploying a fleet of 10 commuter vans in Arlington’s downtown region. Read More