What Viapool does

Viapool is a route-based shared transportation platform that operates a 'Community of Routes' connecting commuters with independent high-occupancy vehicle operators (vans, minibuses, and buses) along pre-established commuter routes. The company operates in two markets — Buenos Aires (and Greater Buenos Aires) in Argentina through Viapool SRL, and Santiago in Chile through Viapool SpA — with approximately 10 active routes. Its core technology is a mobile application (available on iOS and Android) backed by a web platform, featuring GPS-based real-time vehicle tracking, 100% passenger registration for safety, electronic payment integration, and route/schedule management. Users can self-serve book seats on predefined routes and view reservations in the 'Mis Viajes' section.

Viapool serves three customer segments: (1) individual commuters seeking reliable daily transportation with reserved seating, (2) enterprise/corporate clients purchasing employee mobility benefits under flexible contracting modalities (100% company-paid, co-pay, or convenio discount), and (3) vehicle owners/operators ('Capitanes') who join the platform as independent fleet partners. The company generates revenue through three streams: per-trip ticket sales (400 ARS per segment in Argentina, 2,490 CLP per trip in Chile), recurring subscriptions ('Viapool Membresías' on bi-weekly or monthly cycles with 7-day free trials), and post-pay B2B enterprise contracts billed monthly based on consumption.

The business combines a product-led growth motion for consumers (mobile app self-serve reservations) with a direct enterprise field sales motion for corporate clients. Distribution is primarily through the mobile application, social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), and an indirect fleet network of third-party vehicle operators. The company was founded circa 2020-2021 and has raised $1M from Angel Ventures, AVP Ventures, and CLIN; co-founders are Alejandro Taubas and Alejo Miragaya. No subsequent funding rounds, acquisitions, or AI/ML capabilities were disclosed in the source data.

Name

Viapool

Legal name

Viapool SpA

Website

https://viapool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viapool is a mobile-based route community platform connecting commuters with shared high-occupancy vehicle operators along pre-established routes in Buenos Aires and Santiago, serving individual commuters, corporate clients, and independent vehicle partners via per-trip, subscription, and B2B enterprise contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shared commuter transportation services

NAICS

Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Vanpooling & Commuter Shuttle Carpool Services (THADAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employee Commute Programs & Shuttle/Vanpool Management (TLABALAE)

Keywords

• Shared commuter transport
• Route-based mobility
• Corporate shuttle services
• Subscription transit passes
• Minibus booking platform

Headquarters

HQ city

San Isidro

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Trip Ticket Sales: Users purchase individual ride tickets for specific routes and schedules. Charges are automatically processed upon reservation confirmation via the app. Pricing varies by route: 400 pesos per segment in Argentina, 2,490 pesos in Chile.
2. Viapool Membership: Subscription-based service providing bi-weekly or monthly transportation access with pricing determined by number of reservations within the period. Includes free trial periods of up to 7 days with limited daily reservations.
3. Enterprise/Corporate Accounts (B2B): Corporate clients are billed post-pay based on actual consumption under negotiated modalities (full payment, co-pay, or convenio discounts). Revenue is recognized monthly based on actual usage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Viapool operates a mobile-first route-based shared transportation platform that lets commuters reserve seats on pre-established routes served by independent high-occupancy vehicle operators (vans, minibuses, buses) in Argentina and Chile. The platform offers individual per-trip tickets, bi-weekly/monthly membership subscriptions, and B2B corporate mobility contracts under full-pay, co-pay, or convenio (discount) modalities, supported by GPS-based real-time vehicle monitoring and electronic payments.

Product overview

Viapool is a unified mobility platform operating as a 'Route Community' that connects passengers with shared transportation providers (van, minibus, bus operators) along pre-established routes. The core platform consists of a mobile application and website enabling users to search routes, reserve seats, and pay for trips. The product portfolio includes: (1) the core Viapool Platform for individual users to book rides via Tickets (single trips) or Membresías (subscriptions); (2) Viapool para Empresas, a B2B corporate mobility solution with 100%, co-payment, or convention contracting modalities; and (3) Viapool Socio, a driver/vehicle partner program recruiting operators to expand the fleet. The platform operates in Argentina and Chile with real-time vehicle monitoring, GPS location tracking, and electronic payment integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viapool Membresías: Subscription-based membership service offering biweekly and monthly transportation plans with discounted rates.
• Viapool Tickets

Products and services

• Viapool Platform (Route Community Mobile App) Mobile application and web platform that enables users to search pre-established shared transportation routes (vans, minibuses, buses), select routes and schedules, reserve seats, and pay electronically. Serves both individual commuters and corporate clients in Argentina and Chile.
• Viapool Tickets Single-ride ticket purchasing option for individual users to book individual trips on available routes, with pricing per segment/trip (400 ARS per segment in Argentina; 2,490 CLP per trip in Chile) and electronic payment processed upon reservation confirmation.
• Viapool Membresías (Membership) Subscription-based membership offering in bi-weekly (quincenal) or monthly modalities for individual commuters, with pricing determined by the number of reservations in the period; includes a 7-day free trial with up to 2 reservations per day during trial.
• Viapool para Empresas (Corporate Mobility) B2B corporate mobility solution for businesses providing employee transportation benefits, with three contracting modalities (100% company-paid, co-pay, or convenio discount plans), post-pay billing based on actual consumption, and a real-time administrative travel-control dashboard.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces commute time compared to public transportation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Third-Party Vehicle Operators (Capitanes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent vehicle owners (drivers with vans, minibuses, or buses) who provide transportation services through the Viapool platform. They must meet vehicle requirements (15+1 seats, <7 years old, valid insurance, CNRT, LINTI, professional license). Viapool provides route assignments, passenger flow, monitoring support, and guaranteed income. Drivers retain operational independence while using the Viapool platform and brand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BlaBlaCar: BlaBlaCar operates a long-distance carpooling/ride-sharing marketplace connecting drivers with empty seats to passengers. Comparable to Viapool's shared-ride matching model, though BlaBlaCar focuses on intercity trips rather than daily commuter shuttles.
• SWVL: SWVL provides app-based mass transit/microtransit bus services on fixed routes in emerging markets (including Latin America). Closely comparable model: scheduled shared vans/buses with seat reservations via mobile app, plus B2B contracts.
• Via Transportation: Via operates on-demand and scheduled shared-ride transit services and works with municipalities and corporates. Directly comparable technology-and-business-model match to Viapool's commuter shuttle offering.
• Chariot (Ford): Chariot operated app-dispatched commuter shuttle routes on fixed paths with seat reservations, serving both consumers and corporate clients. Closely comparable to Viapool's high-occupancy commuter shuttle model (acquired by Ford in 2019).

Broad incumbents

• Cabify: Cabify is a major Latin American ride-hailing and corporate mobility platform operating across multiple LatAm countries including Argentina and Chile. Overlaps with Viapool's enterprise mobility use case and Latin geographic footprint.
• Uber: Uber provides ride-hailing and Uber for Business corporate mobility globally, including in Argentina and Chile. Overlaps on the B2B corporate mobility side and competes for the same commuter transportation wallet share.
• DiDi: DiDi is a major global ride-hailing platform with significant Latin American presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering app-based on-demand mobility that competes with Viapool for commuter users.

Emerging players

• Buser: Buser is a Brazilian intercity bus platform that aggregates demand and partners with bus operators to provide scheduled services. Comparable in shared-route, asset-light model and emerging-market focus, though intercity rather than commuter.
• Skoot: Skoot operates a vanpool/corporate commute shuttle platform focused on employee transportation programs. Comparable niche overlap with Viapool Empresas offering.
• Bond Mobility (ShuttleBee/Bond): Bond provides corporate and campus shuttle technology enabling operators to run scheduled routes with mobile booking. The technology layer (route management + booking + B2B admin) is directly comparable to Viapool's platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/viapool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viapool
• Instagraminstagram.com/viapool_cl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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