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Los Angeles extends Via microtransit pilot

John ThorntonBy 1 Min Read

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has voted to extend its pilot partnership with ride-share service Via for an additional six months, following a successful first year.

Via has provided more than 75,000 rides in the Los Angeles Metro area since its pilot launch in January 2019.

The service will extend operating hours to a new schedule of 6am to midnight on weekdays, and 8am to 10pm on weekends.

Via said extended hours have “proven successful in Seattle”, where it runs a similar pilot.

Metro will provide US$2.2m (£1.6m) for the expanded pilot, with another US$2.7m (£2m) allotted for an additional extension.

More than $500,000 (£383,000) of this funding was carried over from the initial pilot, which came in under budget.

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John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.

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