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Download the free Via app (available on iPhone and Android), sign up for Via, and book a ride in a few super easy steps:

STEP 1: Move the map until the blue marker is at your desired pickup location, or enter your pickup  and press "Confirm my Location." You can also manually type your address in the search bar and select the correct one from the drop down, or choose one of the pre-populated points of interest. 

STEP 2: Confirm your booking for the correct number of passengers. With Birmingham On-Demand, you can book up to 6 passengers in one ride booking. If you need to increase the passenger count, you can hit the + button to add an additional passenger or the - button to subtract.

STEP 3: Move the map until the orange marker is at your desired drop-off location and press "Set My Destination." You can also manually type your address in the search bar and select the correct one from the drop down, or choose one of the pre-populated points of interest. We will check for available vehicles and connect you with the best vehicle for your ride.

STEP 4: Review the ride offer in the proposal screen (you may receive several proposals with different ETAs). Select the one that works best for you and press "Book This Ride." All the details, including exact pick up location and information on the car picking you up, will then be displayed.

Don't have a smartphone? Call Birmingham On-Demand live support at 205-236-0768 to book a ride over the phone. Please be prepared to provide the phone number tied to your account, your pick up address, and your drop off address.

There are pre-populated points of interest in the Via app. Select them to navigate quickly to the locations that interest you!

After you book a ride, the app will display the pickup location where the vehicle will meet you. Birmingham On-Demand is a corner-to-corner service, so we’ll pick you up and drop you off at a nearby corner!

Make sure you’re at the pickup spot when the vehicle arrives! The app will count down the minutes to your vehicle’s arrival, and we’ll send you a text when the vehicle is two minutes away and again when it arrives. For assistance, you can reply to that text or call our Live Support team at 205-236-0768 - we can always help! Additionally, you can contact the driver partner at any time directly through the app by pressing the small blue phone icon located on the right, at the bottom of the screen. 

Remember: Birmingham On-Demand is a community, and you’re sharing your ride with other members. Keeping them waiting results in delays for the whole community, and if you’re more than 2 minutes late, the vehicle will have to leave. It’s the only way we can move everyone so quickly at such an incredible price.

Want to track your vehicle while you wait? In the app, zoom out from your pickup spot or click the small compass icon in the bottom right, and you’ll be able to follow the vehicle on the map as it approaches.

After you set your pickup and dropoff locations in the app, we'll give you an estimated time until your vehicle arrives. When your car is 2 minutes away, we'll send you a text message to let you know that your ride is getting close. When your ride arrives, we'll send you another text to let you know!

All rides are $1.50 per person. Weekly passes are $14, which gives you 4 rides per day! Monthly passes are $54, which also gives you 4 rides per day, no matter where in the service zone you go!

Yes! Vehicles can accommodate up to 6 passengers at a time. To add an additional person(s) to your ride, simply press the + and - signs using your pick up pin. Each additional passenger is $0.75 each!

The best way to identify your vehicle is by checking the license plate number displayed in your app and in the text messages you receive from us. Additionally, our vehicles have the City of Birmingham and Via logos on them, so you can easily spot them when they pull up. Just check to make sure the license plate number matches and you're all set to board!

When you book your vehicle, we'll list the information about the car coming to pick you up directly in the ride screen. This will include the license plate number as well as the make and model of the car.

When the vehicle is approaching, we'll send you a quick reminder text with the vehicle information (as well as the pick up spot details). Once the vehicle has arrived, you'll receive another text and a "Your Via is here" message in your app.

Yes, you can create an account over the phone. Please call our live support number at 205-236-0768 and an agent will assist you.

The ViaPass is especially designed for our most loyal commuters and makes Via more affordable than ever. To purchase a ViaPass, just open your app "Menu" and head to the section labeled "ViaPass."

Via Birmingham 7-day ViaPass

A 7-day ViaPass costs $14, and includes up to 4 rides per day. This includes rides anywhere in our Birmingham operating zone during Via's operating days and hours. 

The 7-day ViaPass will expire exactly 7 days from the time of activation. The 7-day ViaPass will be auto-renewed until you cancel it. You can cancel your ViaPass subscription at any time in the app by clicking on ViaPass in the app menu, then clicking auto-renew.

Some things to remember for all ViaPasses: 

• The ViaPass is activated when you take your first ride
• Additional fees of $0.75 per passenger apply for +1s (additional passengers)
• Cancellations and No Shows are charged at $0.5 each
• The ViaPass is only valid for rides within our Birmingham zone. If you’re using Via while in another Via city, you’ll need to pay for each individual trip, or buy extra Ride Credit or a local ViaPass.

Terms & Conditions: The ViaPass is activated at the time you take your first ride, not at time of purchase, except when a ViaPass auto-renews, in which case activation of the new ViaPass will occur at the time of the expiration of the previously purchased ViaPass. Each ViaPass expires at the end of the stated validity period, to the minute of the activation time. Each individually purchased ViaPass is limited to a single user, account and device (i.e., multiple people cannot share a single ViaPass). ViaPass holders are prohibited from booking a ride on behalf of another person or party, and must be present in all bookings made with their ViaPass. Via Birmingham reserves the right to deactivate any ViaPass it determines to be used in violation of these terms, with immediate effect, and without refunds. A ViaPass holder may book rides for his or her +1’s, though additional fees apply. The ViaPass cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Charges for ride cancellations and no-show fees will apply. Available while supplies last. Via Birmingham reserves the right to cancel this offer or modify its terms at any time. Via Birmingham does not guarantee the availability of rides.

After a ride has been booked, you can cancel it by selecting the "Cancel Ride" option, at the bottom of your phone screen.

Please note that sometimes the "Cancel Ride" button will be hidden on the screen in order to give you more space to view the map. You can find the button again by pressing the grey line on the bottom of your screen just above the vehicle license plate number and description.

Our policy is that for any rides canceled more than 1 minute after booking, Birmingham On-Demand reserves the right to charge a $0.50 cancellation fee. As soon as a request enters the system, the car assigned is rerouted to accommodate the pick up, so a cancellation can end up adding a slight detour to not just the driver but also the existing passengers in the vehicle. However, if a cancellation occurs because the current ETA is more than 5 minutes greater than the original ETA that was quoted at the time of booking, the system will automatically waive the cancellation fee as we understand that in these situations our members need to be able to make the most informed decision about their ride. We are also happy to waive the cancellation fee in the event of an emergency or unforeseen situation.

Yes! If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, please make sure to toggle on the "Wheelchair Accessible" option in your account profile. If you don't have a smartphone and require assistance with creating your account, you can let our Live Support team know you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle at that time. You will then be matched with a wheelchair accessible vehicle for your ride.

You can always select the “Ride Credit” menu option to see how much value you still have in your account. Ride credit will automatically be applied once you take a ride, and will also be displayed on your receipt!