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Via Transit Free First Ride for New Users

Via offers new users a free or heavily discounted first ride in their shared transit service. Each new email creates a fresh account.

~$5-10/claim
Est. Value
2/5
Difficulty
MEDIUM
Risk Level
$0
Cost
// Step-by-step walkthrough
01
Create a new email address (yourname+via1@gmail.com)
02
Download the Via app and sign up with the new email
03
Enter a phone number and verify the account
04
Check for new user promotions in the 'Promos' section
05
Book a shared ride and apply the new user discount at checkout
06
Repeat with a different email and phone number combo
Requirements
Smartphone, email address, phone number, Via service in your area
Pro Tips
Via operates in specific zones within cities. Make sure your pickup and dropoff points are within a Via service zone.
// How to resell
💰
Sell Automatically (No Customers Needed)
Flip or resell through automated channels
01 Stack Credits Across Accounts
→ Create multiple accounts with different emails
→ Accumulate signup credits on each
→ Use credits for rides you would have paid for
Est. value: 100% of credit value Platforms: Gmail aliases
02 Convert Credits to Essential Trips
→ Use free credits for airport runs and commutes
→ Save cash you would have spent
→ Repeat monthly with fresh accounts
Est. value: $10-30 saved Platforms: Uber, Lyft
🤝
Sell With Customers
Find buyers and sell directly
01 Offer Discounted Rides to Friends
→ Book rides for friends using your free credits
→ Charge 50% of normal cost
→ Pocket the difference
Est. value: 50% of ride cost Platforms: Venmo, Cash App
02 Campus/Office Ride Service
→ Advertise discounted rides to your campus/workplace
→ Use signup credits from multiple accounts
→ Charge a flat discounted fee
Est. value: $5-15 per ride Platforms: Campus forums, Office Slack
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