Via will launch its on-demand van service in Silicon Valley begining on October 29th. Via has launched similar services in a number of different United States cities, however operating in Silicon Valley will be a significant market for the company.
The new on-demand van service will allow those living in the area access to Mercedes shuttle vans that will run within the city. The van service will run between the hours of six o'clock in the morning until eight o'clock at night, on Monday to Friday. Weekend service will run between nine o'clock in the morning until five o'clock at night.
Rides will cost either $5 a ride, $17 for a week, or $60 for a month.
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Via Will Launch an On-Demand Van Service in Silicon Valley
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