In 2018, Lone Tree selected Via to replace its previous on-demand transit technology provider. Building on lessons learned from the pilot, Via partnered with Lone Tree to design a solution that provides a shared-ride alternative to private vehicle use and creates “links” to regional transportation, including a light rail line to Denver. In addition to providing efficiency gains, Via’s solution provides Lone Tree an enhanced layer of service visibility with proprietary dispatch tools and comprehensive data reporting services that the City’s previous technology provider did not offer.

Link On-Demand has already achieved significant success, providing over 12,000 rides — almost 1,000 per week — compared to just 20,000 rides in 16 months before Via. As ridership grew, the cost per passenger declined by over 30% compared to the previous service. With an improved on-demand service powered by Via’s best-in-class routing and matching algorithm, the City has positioned itself as a regional innovator in public transit by leveraging ridehailing technology for the public good.