# LAnow — On-demand Transit in West LA

> On-demand shared shuttle service for West Los Angeles. (iPhone/iPad app by Via Transportation, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanow/id1487357866 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 241 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 153 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanow/id1487357866/reviews.md

## What is LAnow?

LAnow is a new on demand shared-ride service. Book a ride through the LAnow smartphone app or by phone, meet your shuttle at your scheduled LAnow pick-up/drop-off point, and ride to your destination. Get out of your car and relax or go where existing bus service can’t take you. Pick-up/drop-off points are never more than a few blocks (1/4 mile) away. You can also meet us at the LAnow Rideshare Hub at the Palms Expo Station.

 
How does LAnow work?
LAnow is an on-demand travel concept that takes multiple passengers heading in the same direction and books them into a shared vehicle. Using the LAnow app, input your address and we’ll match you with a vehicle going your way. We’ll pick you up and drop you off within a quarter mile of your requested origin and destination, never more than a few blocks away. Get out of your car and relax or go where existing bus service can’t take you.
 
How long will I wait?
- You'll always get an accurate estimate of your pick-up ETA before booking. You can also track your vehicle in real time in the app.
 
 
Try this new on-demand transport app that is guaranteed to change the way that you think about traveling. We look forward to seeing you on your next journey. Just click, pay, go!
 
Love our app? Please rate us! Questions? Email us at lanow@ladottransit.com

## Key features

- On-demand shared rides
- Book via app or phone
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Pick-up/drop-off within 1/4 mile
- Flexible transportation options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanow/id1487357866/reviews.md

### 1/5 — kinda TERRIBLE

*2026-08-11*

Their maps, tracking, and the times they give suck. It could say 15 mins one minute the next it says your ride has arrived and its not even there. Some of the drivers are rude asf and they wont even try to park in the spot you put as pick up, on top of that they have a 2 mins period of waiting so when u get the notif that they arrived you try and figure out their stupid map and then the driver leaves. Dont expect to get anywhere on time with this, also not a 24/7 service. Pick any other form of transportation if you want something reliable and are traveling farther than 5 miles. Oh and (its not written anywhere) but if you cancel enough rides they will stop letting you book or see any la nows

### 2/5 — Works when it work. Screws you when it doesn’t.

*2025-12-19*

I love this service in theory. LA is in desperate need of something like this, but often times when I book a ride, it cancels on me or fails to show at all. I believe there are only a very small amount of these busses going around, but there’s definitely a lot of room for improvement. Nothing is more frustrating than waiting 20 minutes for a ride and then being told you’ll have to wait another 20. Hope somebody finally provides funding to fix this service.

### 3/5 — Has potential, but useless for me

*2025-06-15*

I downloaded the app, realized I was out of zone, then scanned the map to find where I could use it. It only has two zones: Culver City to Venice and the area bordered by the 110 and 10 freeways. I don't live anywhere near those areas and LA is a huge city. I'll wait for the program to experience its growing pains before installing this again.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-04-22*

Wonderful app and service

### 5/5 — great way to get around my neighborhood

*2025-03-28*

I use LAnow when im running specific and out of the way errands around my neighborhood, or if I just don’t feel like walking all the way back! Timing is usually very reasonable, especially for the price.

### 3/5 — Not the most reliable

*2025-02-07*

If you’re not in a rush to get anywhere then this app is for you I do not recommend if you have somewhere to be I have requested a ride a dozen times from this app in the mornings and it says the bus would come in 5 mins and it actually takes up to 15 mins for the bus to arrive i don’t know i feel like these drivers know some of the customers and purposely wait for them to requested a ride to pick them up and then pick me up but these drivers need to do better!

### 1/5 — So Done

*2024-11-07*

If you want a smooth, quick, and easy ride, LAnow is MOST DEFINITELY NOT FOR YOU. You can order a LAnow and it will say it’s coming in 10, then I’ll proceed to lag and glitch TRIPLING the arrival time. And if you try to cancel that order and try again, it’ll show a bus coming in a longer time than the original. Many times on the bus I’ll be on before anyone else, then when it picks people up it’ll drop them off before my time. I’ve had my time wasted; waiting for busses and on the bus. This app is ridiculous. The only good thing about this is that the drivers can often be friendly. That’s it.

### 1/5 — Ride Driver

*2024-10-17*

Alejandro S doesn’t drive accordingly to his GPS and he is extremely rude.

### 5/5 — Grasias buen servicio

*2024-02-05*

Grasias buen servicio.

### 1/5 — Don’t download says wait time 20 mins but it’s really an hour

*2023-12-08*

Waste of time

## Frequently asked questions about LAnow

### What is LAnow?

LAnow is an on-demand shared-ride service operating in West Los Angeles. It allows users to book shuttle rides through a smartphone app or by phone. The service aims to provide flexible transportation options, especially in areas not well-served by traditional bus routes.

### How does booking a ride work?

You can book a ride using the LAnow smartphone app or by phone. Once booked, you will be matched with a shared vehicle heading in your direction. The app provides an estimated pick-up time and allows for real-time vehicle tracking.

### What are the pick-up and drop-off points?

Pick-up and drop-off points are conveniently located within a quarter mile (a few blocks) of your requested origin and destination. There is also a dedicated LAnow Rideshare Hub at the Palms Expo Station.

### Is LAnow free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for booking rides. However, there are associated costs for the rides themselves, which are handled through in-app purchases. The provided data indicates the app has in-app purchases and ads.

### Where does LAnow operate?

LAnow operates as an on-demand transit service specifically within West Los Angeles. It is designed to complement existing bus services by offering coverage in areas where traditional transit may be limited.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.30.0 — 2026-08-30

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.29.0 — 2026-08-02

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.27.1 — 2026-04-28

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.27.0 — 2026-04-21

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.26.12 — 2026-04-09

Performance improvements and bug fixes

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All apps by Via Transportation, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018

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