East Bay Drivers

Earn $32/hr + $300 Bonus Driving in Richmond, CA!

If you want to earn $32.00/hour on a flexible schedule, this is for you. Via is expanding student transit in the East Bay, and we need reliable local drivers to help get students to their destinations safely. You bring your own car and driving experience—we provide the strong hourly pay, smart routing, and scheduling flexibility.

Why Drive with Via Student Transit?

• $300 New Driver Bonus:
  Lock in an extra $300 early on.*
• $32.00 / Hour:
  Earn a competitive hourly rate driving your own personal vehicle.
• Zero-Stress Tech:
  No guessing routes or managing schedules—our app handles all pickups and efficient routing automatically.
• 24/7 Live Support:
  Access real-time help from real people whenever you are on the road.
• Impact Your Community:
  Play an essential role in local student transportation, helping reduce traffic and lower emissions.

If you meet the following criteria, you are ready to apply:

• Age: 25 years or older
• Experience:
  
  Valid driver's license with 5+ years of unrestricted US driving history
• Vehicle & Insurance:
  Personal vehicle (must pass a standard vehicle inspection) and active personal auto insurance
• Screenings:
  Ability to pass a drug screening, fingerprint-based background check, and motor vehicle record check (SSN required)

Note:

Any additional service details will be shared during onboarding.

Learn more about Via's student transit programs here:

Promotion

Terms:

To qualify for the $300 promotion, you must complete at least 10 hours of active driving on the Via platform within 30 days of completing driver onboarding. Breaks and offline time do not count toward the 10 hours. Terms and promotions are subject to change or revocation at Via's sole discretion.