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TfL partners to improve accessible transport across London

Inclusivity08 Aug 2023

Transport for London will use technology from Via to power its Dial-a-Ride service to further improve the passenger experience for elderly and disabled people.

Via acquires Citymapper to realise end-to-end transit vision

Mobility-as-a-Service17 Mar 2023

By integrating Citymapper, Via aims to connect all elements of a transit system, offering a unified solution for cities, transit agencies, and riders.

Bedford Park launches suburban-city job access mobility pilot

News20 Nov 2020

Pilot aims to increase transit ridership and the use of shared modes of travel by providing the community’s commuters’ access to safe and reliable last‐mile connections.

Mobility innovation lab launched in Miami-Dade County

News01 Jul 2020

C-Lab Miami plans to source and attract innovative mobility ideas and technologies from around the world and test them through local proof-of-concepts.

Sacramento launches US’ largest on-demand public microtransit system

News14 Jan 2020

Described as a mix between ride-hailing and taking the bus, the on-demand service uses small shuttle vehicles and costs $2.50 a ride.

New Zealand’s Timaru prepares to throw out bus timetables in favour of on-demand services

News03 Dec 2019

Timaru’s on-demand public transport service will begin with a two-month pilot, followed by a year-long city-wide trial.

Canadian city launches on-demand transit service with Via

News29 Aug 2019

Riders in Sault Ste Marie can use the Via app to hail a shuttle directly from their smartphone and advanced algorithms enable multiple riders to seamlessly share the vehicle.

The Rapid and Via team for on-demand paratransit

News06 Aug 2019

New network will see the transit agency upgrade its paratransit service in Michigan with on-demand ride-hailing technology, as opposed to pre-scheduling days in advance.

App-based ride service launches for Columbus community

News19 Jul 2019

The on-demand deployment connects riders to the Southpark Industrial Park, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the new Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.

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