Get anywhere in Wilson for one low flat rate.
Introducing RIDE - Wilson's reliable, convenient and affordable shared transportation service.
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“It's a major help being able to get around a lot more than I did before using the old transportation. It's a blessing.”
Like a shared taxi, but better.
Get on-demand, convenient and affordable rides just about anywhere within the Wilson city limits.
RIDE is Wilson, NC's on-demand transportation service that works like a smart bus. When you’re ready to go, book a shared ride straight from your phone and get picked up in a comfortable vehicle a short walk away. Commute, explore the sights, or get just about anywhere you need without breaking the bank. Trips may be shared but the maximum number of passengers per vehicle will be limited.
Price
Additional passengers: $1 each
Children 8 and under: Free
Wilson Transit Senior Citizen and Disabled ID card holders are eligible for discounted pricing by calling 252-595-5357.
Service hours
Monday to Friday: 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday: 7am - 6pm
No service on Sundays.
Easy ways to pay
Credit or debit card, or in-person at City Hall.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.
Travel more, pay less with a RIDE Pass
10-ride pass
$25 $20
Get 10 rides for $20. You'll save up to $5 vs a full fare trip.
Purchase your pass in the Via app. For more details, visit our Frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.
How to ride with RIDE.
3 easy steps to get on board in no time.
1. Create an account.
2. Book a ride.
Enter your pickup and dropoff address. Choose the ride that works for you by tapping Book This Ride.
*Tap the accessibility icon in your profile to be able to request wheelchair vehicles.
3. Meet your driver.
Check out the app to find out exactly where to meet the vehicle. It may be a short walk from where you are, but it makes the journey faster.
No smartphone?
Book a ride by calling 252-595-5357.
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Apply nowFrequently asked questions
How does the service work?
This shared ride microtransit service operates corner to corner instead of door to door. This means you might have to walk a short distance to your pickup point. To keep things running smoothly and efficiently, our system assigns you to a 'virtual bus stop' - which are pickup and dropoff points that are usually at a nearby corner. This is how we’re able to pick up multiple passengers without adding a significant amount of time to each rider’s journey.
All vehicles are branded with the service’s logo and colors, similar to the graphic shown above, so they should be easy to spot.
Service animals are always welcome to ride without restriction. Driver Partners have a legal obligation to provide service to riders with service animals. If you are a rider traveling with a service animal and wish to report any issue you experience related to your service animal, please send an email to our support team at the email listed above explaining the situation.
Pets that are not service animals are also allowed, but pets should be kept in an airline-approved carrier to use the service.
The easiest way to use the service is by downloading the app with the links above. However, if you do not have a smartphone, or need additional assistance, you can call our support team at the number listed above and we’ll help you over the phone.
Account Information
Navigate to the menu in the top left corner of the app and tap your name at the top. Then tap your name, email or phone number to update it.
Open the app and select 'Get Started.' In the password box, select 'Forgot your password?' and follow the prompts.
Ride Information
Sometimes, if we are experiencing high demand in your area, there may not be any vehicles or drivers currently available to service your ride. If your travel plans are flexible, you can try requesting the ride again after a few minutes. Please note, calling will not increase your ability to book a ride as our agents have the same ability as you do booking in the app.
Once a ride is confirmed, you will see the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of your driver in the app. You can follow your driver’s progress in real-time so you know where they are. The app will give you directions to your “virtual bus stop” which may be a short walk away. Just follow the dotted line to get to your exact pickup spot!
Re-book your ride directly in your app, and then please send an email to our support team at the email listed above explaining the situation. Rest assured, you will not be charged for rides you did not take.
You can cancel your ride directly from the app or by calling our support team at the number listed above. Remember, canceling at the last minute can negatively impact other riders, so please cancel as soon you know that you don’t need a ride.
If you cancel a ride after a driver has been assigned, you may be charged a cancellation fee unless your ETA is 5 or more minutes longer than initially stated. If you need to dispute a cancellation fee, please send an email to our support team at the email listed above or in the app explaining the situation.
Please send an email to our support team at the email listed above with a description of the missing item. We will do our best to track down the missing item and if found, will let you know where you can come pick it up.
Payment Information
When creating an account, you’ll be prompted to add your credit or debit card information in the app. Other payment methods may be available and they are listed in the 'Easy ways to pay' section above. If you are paying by card, you will be charged after the ride has completed.
To purchase ride credit you may go to either of the following locations:
208 Nash St. Wilson.
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturdays from 9am to 12pm.
112 Goldsboro St. E
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.
Navigate to the menu in the top left corner of the app and tap ‘Payment Methods’. You can then tap the payment method you would like to edit or tap ‘Add a new payment method.’
There are a few instances where you might see a pre-authorization charge on your account. Any time a new credit card is added to the app, a $1 hold is placed on the card to ensure it is valid and has at least $1.
Additionally, when a ride is booked, a hold will be placed on the payment method for the entire amount of the initial ride if it is expected to be more than $15 to ensure the charge goes through at the end of the ride. However, a hold is not a charge. This charge will remain pending and should disappear from your account or statement within 3-5 business days depending on the policies of the rider's bank/financial institution.
To apply a promo code, click on the menu in the top left corner of the app and select ‘Promo Codes’. You can then enter your promo code. Please note that certain promotions are time limited or restricted. If you get an error when trying to apply a promo code, it is likely no longer valid. If you have any questions about a specific promotion, you can send an email to our support team at the email listed above.
The RIDE 10-Ride Pass will expire after the 10th trip is completed. The RIDE 10-Ride Pass will be auto-renewed until you cancel it. You can cancel your RIDE 10-Ride Pass subscription at any time in the app by clicking on ViaPass in the app menu, then clicking auto-renew.
Some things to remember:
The RIDE 10-Ride Pass is activated when you take your first ride.
Additional fees of $1 per passenger apply for +1s (additional passengers).
The RIDE 10-Ride Pass is only valid for rides within the Wilson zone. If you’re using Via while in another city, you’ll need to pay for each individual trip, or buy extra Ride Credit or a local Pass.
*Terms & Conditions: Each individually purchased RIDE 10-Ride Pass is limited to a single user, account and device (i.e., multiple account holders cannot share a single RIDE 10-Ride Pass). Via reserves the right to deactivate any RIDE 10-Ride Pass it determines to be used in violation of these terms, with immediate effect, and without refunds. A RIDE 10-Ride Pass holder may book rides for his or her +1’s, though additional fees apply. The RIDE 10-Ride Pass cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.Via reserves the right to cancel this offer or modify its terms at any time. Via does not guarantee the availability of rides.
General Policies
This service is powered by Via. Via has a strict Zero Tolerance policy. Driver partners are prohibited from driving on the Via Platform while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and riders are prohibited from consuming alcohol or drugs inside the vehicle. We do not tolerate inappropriate, threatening or violent behavior by anyone using the Via Platform or towards any riders or driver partners. If you are a rider and observe or believe any of the following, please ask the driver to terminate the trip immediately: your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your driver is behaving in a manner that you consider inappropriate or that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, or your driver engages in conduct which could be considered unlawful or illegal.
If you feel that you are in imminent danger, please contact the police directly by calling 911. After the ride has concluded, please provide feedback/report the issue using the app, email us at the support email address or call us at the Live Support number listed above.
Via does not tolerate discrimination of any kind against our riders or driver partners. This includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, gender, sex, sexual identity or orientation, age, veteran status, physical, mental or other disability (actual or perceived), rider’s points of departure and destination, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Additionally, Via does not tolerate discrimination of any kind against service animals. Riders or driver partners found to have violated Via’s anti-discrimination policy will lose access to the Via Platform. If you believe that you have been subject to discrimination by a rider or driver partner, please provide feedback in the review function of the app or email us at the support email listed above.