On-demand shared rides

Think of Via like a shared shuttle that comes when you want, where you want.

Book rides straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and commute or run errands without needing a car.

What we’re about.

SHARED.

Our corner-to-corner algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one.

AFFORDABLE.

Your trip will often cost no more than a standard public transit trip.

SUSTAINABLE.

Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your city a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride.

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What's New in the Latest Version 4.16.7

Last updated on Apr 18, 2024

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

Introduction

Via is a fast-paced, strategic board game for 2-4 players. The goal of the game is to connect your pieces from one side of the board to the other, while blocking your opponents from doing the same. Via is a game of skill and strategy, and it can be enjoyed by players of all ages.

Gameplay

The game is played on a 9x9 grid. Each player has 12 pieces, which are placed on the board at the start of the game. Players take turns moving their pieces one space at a time, either horizontally or vertically. Pieces cannot move diagonally.

The goal of the game is to connect your pieces from one side of the board to the other. You can do this by moving your pieces into a line, or by connecting them to pieces that are already on the board. If you are able to connect your pieces from one side of the board to the other, you win the game.

However, your opponents will be trying to do the same thing, so you need to block them from connecting their pieces. You can do this by moving your pieces into their path, or by capturing their pieces.

Capturing

You can capture an opponent's piece by moving your piece into the same space as it. When you capture a piece, it is removed from the board.

Winning

The first player to connect their pieces from one side of the board to the other wins the game.

Strategy

There are many different strategies that you can use to win at Via. Some common strategies include:

* Control the center of the board. The center of the board is the most important area, as it gives you the most options for moving your pieces.

* Block your opponents. Don't let your opponents connect their pieces. Move your pieces into their path, or capture their pieces.

* Connect your pieces early. The sooner you can connect your pieces, the harder it will be for your opponents to stop you.

* Don't be afraid to sacrifice pieces. Sometimes, you need to sacrifice a piece in order to gain an advantage.

Variations

There are many different variations of Via. Some common variations include:

* Via with obstacles. This variation adds obstacles to the board, which makes it more difficult to move your pieces.

* Via with teams. This variation is played with teams of two players. Each team shares a set of pieces, and they work together to connect their pieces from one side of the board to the other.

* Via with different board sizes. Via can be played on boards of different sizes. The most common board size is 9x9, but you can also play on boards of 7x7, 11x11, or even larger.

Conclusion

Via is a fun and challenging game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. It is a game of skill and strategy, and it can be played over and over again without getting old.