Northeastern RedEye

Northeastern RedEye

by Via Transportation, Inc.

285 ratings
11 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 4 Feb 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 1, 2019
  • July 23, 2025

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This app provides on-demand, shared rides for Northeastern University students within a 2-mile radius of Snell Library. Book a ride, get matched with a vehicle, and enjoy a safe, convenient trip to your off-campus residence.

On-demand ride booking
Shared vehicle service
2-mile radius service area
Real-time vehicle tracking
ETA estimates before booking
Book for self and one guest
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What's New in Northeastern RedEye

4.22.2

July 23, 2025

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

User reviews

Simply unavailable

I don’t know why I’m paying fees for. This service these days is never available. As a person who lives a bit far, I rely on safely reaching my home late night from my shifts. I’ve had to use BlueBikes at 1:30 am on a cold night just because I couldn’t get a RedEye for over an hour and no other transportation was available.

RedEye algorithm at night should prioritize people living a bit far.
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Won’t work if you stay more then 1 mile

It never works for the people who stay on the very edge of the 2 mile radius even if it fall under the 2 mil radius. Specially the JP people they will never get a red eye. You will die booking a red eye but you will never find one never. Literally in my 2 years you I’ve noticed if you stay under 1 mile radius or 1.2 you will get a red eye within 5 mins but Jamaica plain which is 1.8 or 1.9 boom you’re done bruh go alone the way you want. Worst feeling ever.
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Kate

WHY does my app always say that the shuttle is “1 minute away” and then I end up waiting for 25 minutes? Absolutely ridiculous. I always end up back at my apartment at least 45 minutes later than if I just took the T.

Basically you can rather walk

The drivers just park the vehicle a few minutes away from the pick up point and stall there for more than half an hour for no reason and we end up waiting in the cold the whole time.

late and hard to book

the van always goes on 15 minute breaks when it says it’s 1 minute away. it should be easy to fix this so the time is accurate. they’re also incredibly hard to book and sometimes drive recklessly.

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FAQ

What does the Northeastern RedEye app do?

The Northeastern RedEye app provides an on-demand, shared ride service for Northeastern University students. It connects you with a premium vehicle that picks you up at Snell Library and takes you to your off-campus residence within a 2-mile radius. The service aims to offer a quick, convenient, and safe way to travel.

What are the key features of Northeastern RedEye?

Key features include on-demand ride booking, shared rides with other students heading in the same direction, real-time vehicle tracking within the app, and accurate pick-up ETA estimates before you book. You can also book a ride for yourself and one guest.

How much does Northeastern RedEye cost?

The description does not explicitly state the cost of rides. However, it mentions that the app is free to download and use for booking. Given the presence of ads, it is likely that rides are either free with in-app purchases or have a per-ride fee that is not detailed here.

What areas does Northeastern RedEye serve?

The service operates within a 2-mile radius from Northeastern University's Snell Library. This means it is designed for students traveling from the library to their off-campus residences within this specified zone.

How does the shared ride system work?

Northeastern RedEye is an on-demand travel concept that groups multiple passengers heading in the same direction into a single shared vehicle. The app's algorithm matches you with a vehicle going your way, and you will share the ride with other Northeastern students traveling similarly.