RideSmart by Via

RideSmart by Via

Safe Rides for Students

443 ratings
28 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 21, 2024
  • July 16, 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

4.27.16

July 16, 2026

Performance improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

Useless if not for Lyft

It’s a terrible app, the ETA is always at least 10 minutes lower than actual, the drivers are (with some exceptions) terrible, especially when it comes to pick up and drop-off, or the lacklustre driving skills (had people circle the same block 3 times because they wouldn’t follow a “turn right at the light” signal). Every now and again they will give you a ride through Lyft, and in those odd cases, you thank god for that
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Trash

Can you guys fix this app? Genuinely terrible. Ghost drivers, wrong pickup location. Come on!

App not functional after latest update

The app no longer allows me to book rides after the latest update. The previous versions worked just fine

Bad algorithm, bad location tracking

1) Whenever I order a via, the wait time is almost never correct. The timer could say arriving in 6 minutes and then arrives in 12, or arrives in 12 minutes then arrives in 3. 2) The car’s location in the app’s map always lags behind the actual car. 3) The driver drove past me so I had to walk to car, by the time I walked to the car the app canceled my ride saying the driver waited too long-this is not the first time this happened.
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Wrong Car Details

The app gave me the wrong car details including license plate and vehicle type. I was expecting one car model and the app said they had arrived but that make of car was nowhere present and I was instead surrounded with 3 other via cars of the same make and could not tell which one was for me. So many other issues as well.
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Developer apps

User experience

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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

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.