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24 alternatives to Via

Shared rides in a premium SUV or Mercedes van. (NYC only)

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Via launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   uberCOMMUTE▲281

   Carpooling at the press of a button

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sidecar Shared Rides▲78

   Sidecar offers "Shared Rides"

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Lyft Line▲169

   Shared rides along shared routes, priced for daily use

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Hitch▲124

   An affordable way to get around SF by sharing your ride.

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Transfercar▲148

   Free one-way rental cars for flexible travellers

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TimeTravel▲192

   Prebook rides for Uber

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Kroosp▲93

   An urban carpooling app with a social twist

   2019 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Lyft Plus▲92

   Bringing the magic to premium (Lyft SUV's)

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Uber Flat Fares▲313

   Ride in San Francisco for only $2

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    UberFreight▲338

    We're in for the long haul.

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Splend▲80

    Rent a new car and drive for Uber

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Smart Ride▲82

    Order an Uber without a smartphone

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Stretch▲125

    Uber for limousines (but it's free)

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Voyage▲113

    "Now deploying self-driving taxis in California"

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Chariot▲119

    Subscription Commuter Bus Service in SF

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Uber▲39

    Get a taxi, private car or rideshare from your mobile phone.

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    SnapRides▲64

    Online carpool & ride-sharing

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ReachNow▲219

    Premium car-sharing by BMW, BMWi and MINI

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Relay Rides▲33

    AirBnB for Car Rental

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Tomo 👻▲101

    Uber for long commutes. Door-to-door for $7.50

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Shuddle▲99

    Uber for family commuting

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    HelloCar▲91

    A no lines, no extra fees, no bullshit car rental (SFO only)

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    My Top Stop▲63

    Explore and share your top ride sharing destinations!

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Pilot - Ride Sharing▲76

    Fast, affordable and hassle free commute solution

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →