{"id":3106,"date":"2018-04-05T15:20:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T14:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anythingforhire.com\/news\/?p=3106"},"modified":"2018-04-05T15:23:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T14:23:00","slug":"ride-sharing-app-viavan-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anythingforhire.com\/news\/ride-sharing-app-viavan-london\/","title":{"rendered":"ViaVan: Ride sharing app launches in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Uber<\/a> has a new rival in London following the launch of ride-sharing<\/a> platform, ViaVan. The joint venture between Via and Mercedes-Benz will connect numerous passengers heading in the same direction with a chauffeur-driven vehicle.<\/p>\n

Initially launched across zones 1 and 2, the new service is expected to provide a cheaper alternative to Uber<\/a> whilst maintaining a strong corporate ethos.<\/p>\n

Chris Snyder, CEO of <\/strong>ViaVan, explained:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Londoners deserve innovative transportation solutions that are safe, convenient, and affordable. ViaVan is a different kind of company: we have social responsibility built into our DNA. Our mission is to power truly dynamic mass transit systems, which reduce congestion in our cities while offering drivers the opportunity to earn a decent living. We are delighted to launch in London and to finally give Londoners an alternative to expensive and inefficient private car services<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Via was initially developed in New York City and has now provided more than 30 million ride shares globally. Using Via’s dynamic peer-to-peer car-pooling technology, ViaVan has now been launched across two cities, London and Amsterdam, with further expansion planned.<\/p>\n

Numerous ViaVan benefits<\/h3>\n

ViaVan predict that their car-pooling service will help bridge the gap between public transport and private hire<\/a> services provided by firms such as Uber<\/a>. Ride-sharing will inevitably command lower rates than an individually-hired vehicle. Furthermore, the reduction in traffic congestion and lower emissions offered by car-pooling will be welcomed across the globe’s major cities.<\/p>\n

What does the future hold for ViaVan?<\/h3>\n

The ongoing partnership between Via and Mercedes-Benz is expected to see their innovative car-pooling services rolled out across numerous cities globally. Working closely with public transport providers, ViaVan will complement existing public transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n

So, will combining Mercedes’ ingenious engine ability with Via’s sophisticated technology be a cause for concern for Uber<\/a>? Let us know your thoughts.<\/p>\n

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