Via Transportation, Inc. Reviews 452

TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.1

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The app let me download it put all my information and payment information, all to reject even giving me a ride when I tried to book. Instead of giving me the ride that I paid for, they gave me a bus r... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The way Via does surge pricing, it's almost as bad as Uber and Lyft, but it can't even drop me off at my door. It doesn't offer ANY discounts, or special deals. I've noticed that often the single ri... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A mostly good experience, however the quality of drivers ranges greatly. In many cases, the drivers appear inexperienced/fearful of driving in NYC, and actually drive too slowly/stop at green light... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

VIA sucks at every level and aspect of service. The only redeeming feature is its affordablity. Billing: VIA's ride bill and Tip bill have different, non-standard formats and outputs. W... See more

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  1. Vehicles & Transportation

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Via is re-engineering public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects multiple passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. First launched in New York City in September 2013, the Via platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is also deployed worldwide through dozens of partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, seamlessly integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It used to be a great service, now it is poor!

It used to be a GREAT service, but now it can be painful. The cars constantly cancelled on you, the routing are bad and many times the drivers are less friendly than in Lift.
In addition, they are charging very different rate for the same route depending who request it. I checked it with my husband, he always get a cheaper rate than myself for the exact same route.
Finally, their price has increased a lot. It is not worthy.

31 July 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Suddenly in the middle of a ride my…

Suddenly in the middle of a ride my destination is changed by the company and I find my selfelf having to walk a very long block in the 90 degree heat. it has happened a few times. Not good !!!!!

30 July 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Via - A Refreshing Change

I love having options & Via entering the transportation market is just what we New Yorkers need. Every driver I've had was professional and courteous. And, their vehicles are so clean & comfortable. Keep up the great work!

30 July 2019
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Could be so much better

I use Via a lot because the price is competitive but am increasingly frustrated by how often their arrival times are completely wrong. I’ll get a notification that the driver has arrived...but noone shows up for another 5min+. Even before 6am with no traffic times are way off. Drivers don’t pick up if you call. Routes are mostly sensible but sometimes are completely silly. There is a lot of room to improve.

30 July 2019
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The app is seriously flawed

The app is seriously flawed. It crashes constantly. I lose rides, get told the ride somehow disappeared, or the thing won't even load in the first place. Tonight your app kept crashing on the driver too so he kept losing his GPS map.
It is also confusing. Tonight I'm told a driver is coming. Then he isn't so another driver is coming. Then that driver isn't coming. I'm told not to worry about a cancellation fee, but then see the first driver is coming. It took 30 minutes between first trying to get a driver/car and the driver picking me up.
The support is also not great. If I ask more than one question, only one will be answered. I get given policy rather than an email response trying to help me with my situation. There seems to be only support in email so forget about trying to get help in any timely manner when you are stuck somewhere.

30 July 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The van stalled at least three times…

The van stalled at least three times during our trip, including on the Hudson Parkway.he also made the woman before me get out on the side of the van with incoming traffic with a green light. On top of all the swerving, this was a very unsafe ride.

29 July 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant concept well implemented

Brilliant concept very well implemented. Share a ride with a low fixed price. Everyone walks just a little bit (half a block?) to be at a main thoroughfare so the car does not spend time winding down side streets. “Virtual bus stop”. Get there fast for a fraction the cost of taxi or Uber. Mostly excellent cars and drivers. In my experience it works great!

29 July 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your service is amazing

Your service is amazing, if a car does not arrive another is sent immediately. The price is extremely helpful. Also the drop off being no more then 2 blocks is very important. (A few times they were off by 4 blocks) hopefully that won't happen again. Think you guys are the bomb!

29 July 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service!

I like that Via has rules that limit other passengers from making phone calls or behaving rudely in cars. It has made sharing a ride in a crazy city like NYC very enjoyable.
The part I like most about Via is that if you have a bad experience with a driver, they take it seriously and always look for ways to make it up to you. I've been using Via for slightly over a year now. I dumped Uber only after a couple of rides with Via and have still not been let down yet. I ask them to keep up the great customer experience!

29 July 2019
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Used to be 5 stars

Used to be 5 stars, but availability of cars is down and pricing is up. This is no longer a differentiated service, hence the average rating. Still find the via routing best of al the ride share options, however.

28 July 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love via..

Love via...

except for lastRide, i always have a more than wondrousExperience ...

thankYou, peacePerfectPeace...

28 July 2019
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