RideSmart by Via

RideSmart by Via

Safe Rides for Students

445 ratings
34 reviews
Free

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Released
August 21, 2024
Updated
September 3, 2026

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This app provides unlimited free evening and late-night rides on and around a university campus. It's a smart, easy, and reliable ridesharing service that pairs you with other riders heading in the same direction. Track your ride in real-time and enjoy convenient, efficient transportation.

✓Unlimited free rides
✓Evening and late-night service
✓Smart ridesharing algorithm
✓Real-time ride tracking
✓Wheelchair accessible vehicles
✓Easy booking and navigation
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What's New in RideSmart by Via

4.29.1

September 3, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

Bugged

Bugged app when you cancel the ride it won’t allow you to order again and you waste 30 mins trying to get them to restore it

creepy drivers and unreliable times

exactly as the title says.

not working

says i have a ride so i can't call another ride. I DO NOT HAVE A RIDE

An app that shouldn’t be this bad

Where do I start?
1) The UI is so bad and unresponsive, you can probably vibe code a better one in a day
2) The routing times are always wrong. Expect double or triple your wait time
3) The drivers are just bad. I’m honestly surprised half of them even have a driver license in the first place (you should see them!)
4) Via support is somehow even worse (customer service doesn’t even know what are the services it provides!!)
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Horrible App

GPS needs improvement, routes horrible, misleading wait time.

Do not purchase for your organization. A SCAM.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Map does not show accurate car position

Bug

Rides get canceled frequently

Bug

Unskippable pop-ups every 2 seconds

Bug
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Requested Features

2 requests

Support for simultaneous login on multiple devices

Feature

Add a timer feature

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app offers unlimited free rides during evening and late-night hours on and around a university campus. It functions as a smart, easy, and reliable ridesharing service that connects you with other riders traveling in the same direction.

How does the ridesharing work?

You book a ride by setting your pickup and dropoff locations. The app's technology then pairs you with other passengers heading your way, creating an efficient and convenient shared ride experience. You can track your driver's arrival and your ride's progress in real-time.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app provides unlimited free rides during its operational hours. There are no direct costs associated with booking or taking rides through the service.

Is the service accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the service is wheelchair accessible. Users can request a wheelchair accessible vehicle by toggling the 'Wheelchair accessibility' option in the 'Account' tab of the app when booking a ride.

What are the typical use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for students who need safe and reliable transportation to get around campus or nearby areas during the evening and late-night hours. It's useful for commuting to and from classes, social events, or other activities when public transit might be limited.