Mercedes-Benz Vans and Via - Ride-Sharing Cooperation Press Conference

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• Mercedes-Benz Vans invests 50 million US dollars in new joint venture with Via
• Daimler Mobility Services additionally joins in as a strategic investor in Via
• Fusion of Via’s technology with the engineering of Mercedes-Benz Vans creates the perfect match for efficient, affordable and sustainable on-demand shared rides
• Through the joint venture, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Via will bring Via’s on-demand shuttle service, already successful in New York, Chicago and Washington D.C., to European metropolises
• London will be the first city to launch the joint service this year
• The joint venture will also partner with public transit operators across Europe, licensing Via’s On-Demand Shuttle Operating System to enable cities to significantly improve mobility while reducing congestion without incurring any additional infrastructure costs
• Long term strategic cooperation to design and build vans optimized for on-demand shared rides, including integration of Via’s software with on-board vehicle sensors, electric drive, and autonomous driving