VIA Link lets you book personalized, express transit in San Antonio.
VIA Link Positive Reviews
Good 95%+ of the timeI love my drivers and the technology works almost all the time. Sometimes the ride will be late, especially during high demand times like rush-hour. Occasionally the navigation will take drivers in the way that you know is less efficient, but generally they will take advice from passengers. Overall, I highly recommend the service. if you were using the service to get to work, I recommend building in a decent buffer to make sure you’re not late. Almost all the time it picks me up in the earlier parts of the pick up and drop off window, but like I said earlier, every once in a while, it will not. Using the app has saved me hundreds of dollars in fuel and parking costs..MRushforVersion: 3.14.0
Needs better notificationsThe service overall is pretty good my main issue is that there are no notifications given to me until the driver is at my stop. This has led to me missing a good few rides simply because I got distracted and didn’t check the app enough then I decide to check and it’s like already a minute away and at that point I can’t get there in time.
There should at least be a notification when a driver is found and when they are nearby aswell..Mlgplayer343Version: 3.25.1
“Bad reviews”The people leaving bad reviews do not know what they’re talking about. Learn to plan ahead! just like if you took the bus, even though it says it’ll be here at 3 sometimes it’s here by 3:15 because of unforeseeable reasons. I’ve asked the drivers & the craziest things happen to them that make them or late or simply because you’re getting a ride at peak traffic hours.
if you need to be somewhere at 2 make sure your drop off is at 1 or 1:30 that simple.
the drivers are great, some are talkative some are quiet..Texasgirl5600Version: 3.11.0
What's not to love?The Via Link has tremendously improved my life, and it is an excellent service! Like another reviewer pointed out, it's so inexpensive it feels free.
For those who complain about being late, i recommended booking a few minutes earlier than you are at present. The service is a ride-sharing service, so it needs to stop being judged like its a personal taxi or uber. there are other riders to account for, so adjust your commute schedule to compensate for that. i've had no issues doing this.
The Via Link is spectacular.PelzoleVersion: 3.9.0
NotificationsWould be nice if the app gave notifications instead of through text. Can’t get text in my job but app notifications go through..Rogzilla85Version: 3.18.0
App is very useful but still needs some work.I like how easy it is to use this app and how many options it gives when booking a ride. Unfortunately the only down side is that the gps location is very slow and sometimes doesn’t give you accurate ETA. Most of the via stops don’t have overhangs so you’ll be stuck in rain or cold weather waiting for your ride. I would say just get there at the designated time and don’t rely too much on what the app says as far as how long your ride will take to get to you..Yesica1998Version: 3.14.0
What’s to complain about? LolAny bad reviews written need to chill a little. It’s an inexpensive (almost free it’s so inexpensive) that there’s nothing to complain about. Driver was a couple minutes late? So what! Driver dropped you off a couple of feet away from destination? So! Inexpensive and you have to take a couple of steps to get where you’re going. At least you didn’t have to walk the couple of miles to get where you want to go! Great service!.Juntao23Version: 2.3.2
Late arrivalsEvery day after work I have been having to wait over an hour to get picked up! I've talked to the vehicle drivers and they say they came out here like 3 or 4 times during that hour and I have had to sit out here in the sun for over an hour is there a way to help my situation thank you.Tb888888888Version: 3.9.0
Better than Uber & LyftVIA Link is so good! Huge fan of this service, plus you absolutely cannot beat the pricing ! 🙏 You can afford a whole Month of Service for the price of one Uber or Lyft ! 🙌🙌🙌 Can’t wait to see how this service grows 😎 Edit: Honestly , ignore the negative reviews . Individuals just can’t plan ahead 🤷♂️🤡.GabeRGarzaVersion: 4.4.0
Very helpfulJust got done with my first ride on the Via Link. It was different at first, sort of a combination of an Uber and a city bus. Works exactly like a bus with cash only fare or passes. (Bus passes work) Established pick ups and drop offs. (Some walking required) The driver, Mario was very informative and helpful!.CAwhotcheVersion: 3.17.1
Nice first rideThe driver was friendly, on time. The app lets you know when they approaching, also a number if you have to call. My trip was a short ride...I had no problems. Just wish services could be extended to other areas of SA!!!.CarenClayVersion: 2.3.2
Great option for getting around downtownI usually park my car at a park and ride, hop on an express bus to downtown, and request a VIA LINK to get around downtown. I highly recommend it, especially to students!.Hire other moversVersion: 3.28.0
A great alternativeWe had a great experience with VIA link. If you’re not in hurry an excellent option to be taken around the downtown area. Easy to book and to pay. And Paul our driver was awesome.GSJ305Version: 4.6.23
❤️🩹The app is fine but sometimes the drivers either don’t know where I’m headed or their tablets go offline. Either way great service for those not close to a bus line..Onimitsu88Version: 4.4.0
Best transportation appThe fact that we even have this type of transit is awesome a lot of people should appreciate that San Antonio has this type of transportation available to the public instead of complaining about things .!.OffixialxVersion: 2.2.7
AdventureI’ve been taking the link from day one and I’ve never had a problem. I’ve always arrived on time to my destination.Pearl_vesaVersion: 4.6.21
Proud that via has this optionJust happy y’all have options that all me to get to work.AD1989kingVersion: 3.9.0
Don’t rely too heavilyThe service is great if you’re looking at it from a cost perspective. Drivers are nice, and more often than not, you’re only paying a 1.30 per pass. But rides aren’t time for pickup consistently..Kenyon#BLMVersion: 4.6.22
Safe and Affordable!I was a little apprehensive at first but overall great idea! I still get to ride free with my Alamo College ID. It has saved me an hour in my travel time one way! Please replace 629, 630, & 631 with Via Link!!.Mrs.L.LVersion: 2.3.2
Not completely voice over friendlyThis app is very difficult to use with voice over, for someone who is visually impaired and uses voice over its almost impossible to book a ride..Evelyn bethel❤️👌💕Version: 2.3.2
Mediocre.Long wait times, flaky drivers, rude experiences if you don’t want to have a conversation with the drivers. Chaotic unpredictability if you need to relay on it which is unfortunate..Yaboi2727Version: 2.18.1
!Really great service ! i do wish they would expand it to the rest of san antonio or at least more areas ! such as the randolph park and ride ! though this is a trial service so it’s understood ! i also wish the drops would be a bit more accurate? aside from that the service is really great. friendliest drivers, safe rides, and quick and convenient !.ArafhjVersion: 2.3.2
Via linkIm soo gad via link extended to the southeast ,i am a very loyal via link user for me and my kids . I LOVE MY VIA LINK DRIVERS s/o to mr Boogie , ms carol ,mr donta , steven,manuel , mr paul thyve been NOTHIG but the best to me and my kids 🥹 thanks via.DjhdshhswjbehdbxVersion: 4.6.23
Great!Easy to use, friendly drivers and much more convenient than the regular bus!.Rachael E.Version: 2.2.7
VIA linkAffordable and most of the drivers I came across are very sweet, & understanding..SAA a ssaaVersion: 3.21.0
GreatGreat app way better than uber and way way cheaper.Batman7269Version: 3.27.0
AwesomeIncredibly friendly staff and rides are only 1.30 per rider!.BigBirdAlertVersion: 4.4.0
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VIA Link Negative Reviews
Do you wanna always be late and dropped off and some random placeBruh my drivers lowkey always late bruh it’s not their fault I think plus this dumb app will reroute you even when you next and just screw your whole day up. If you plan on being late it’s great. But whoever made this app reach out we can set up a cage match bruh I wanna take a look at you . I also wanna update my review these drivers are super rude most of them, very entitled and whiny, then they will be extremely late to pick you up, even tho you usually have to walk to one of their ridiculous stops, then the app will not show you how far your driver is until you are the next stop. So I could be waiting for my driver an extra 10-15 to even longer and apparently I’d have to wait out in the rain or hot when I scheduled my ride and a specific time and this service is constantly TARDY. If I schedule a ride between a 10 minute window (8:30-40 let’s say) I shouldn’t have to wait out in the cold and rain till 9 o clock when your service says you will get me at this time. Then if I want to wait inside my house till the app actually tells me my late incompetent driver is on the way, they will end up telling my ride is 2 minutes away and the driver will pull up before I can even get there and leave after 1 minute even though these simpleton drivers were 20-30 minutes late. Also the stops are unsafe dangerous and I would really like to speak to whichever punk made them. Waiting for your response..JimmarezVersion: 4.8.0
Not very put togetherThe drivers for the most part are awesome, however the service itself leaves A LOT to be desired. Honestly miss the idea of being able to count on a bus every hr/30 minutes. First the drop off/ pickup points can be inconvenient and even unsafe, as if whoever decided on the locations of them doesn’t actually go to the place they choose which is not the brightest idea. Also the service hours are more of a suggestion because if it is within the first or last hour of service you likely are not going to be able to get a ride because of the way the system is set up. the location services do not work properly and timing is also a suggestion as if they are short a driver you can expect to be late. I just wish VIA would spend the time and money to actually make the service something that accommodates those in node of rides to and from places without it seeming like they cut corners to save money when taxes and fares pay for all of the services..Notsati.Version: 3.17.1
Frequent updates, so unstableIt often feels like the development team behind the app is not very experienced. With nearly every update, many users lose access to their accounts and are forced to register again. This has happened repeatedly and creates unnecessary frustration for riders who rely on the service.
Even more concerning is that when the app stops working, users are sometimes told to call to book a ride. Yes, actually call. In 2026, it is surprising that a ride service app still requires phone booking because the app fails.
Additionally, the app does not provide any clear or easy way to submit a support ticket or find the correct phone number specifically for the Little Roadrunner service. Important support options are very difficult to locate within the app.
On the other hand, I want to emphasize that the drivers of Little Roadrunner, the call center representatives, and the cleanliness of the cars are truly excellent and very much appreciated. They are professional, kind, and represent the best part of the service.
However, what is the point of having such great drivers and service if users cannot reliably access the app to book rides on time and actually use these facilities?
For a transportation service that many people depend on daily, the app should be much more stable, reliable, and user-friendly. Please consider improving the reliability of the platform and making customer support easier to access..Nadia MasoumiVersion: 4.9.0
SighMost of the time its good but alot of the time the rides are very late and make me late to things. i plan an hour ahead and go early but they still arrive 30 mins late max. its bad in the morning when i have somewhere to be and i dont even live that far but it takes an hour or more to just get somewhere that is 15 mins away. as i write this i have been waiting for one ride for 50 minutes. i received a message that they were on the way 15 mins later than normal, then i kept waiting and the driver stayed in the same spot the entire time, 5 mins away from me, still saying they were on the way but they werent going anywhere. i had to order another one a whole hour later and now im late. this is the only way i and many many others have to get around its very hard to manage at times..Aaviles34Version: 3.24.3
Disappointment and FrustrationI've been using this app for 3 months now and its always the same. From the horrible arrival times, to the consistent tardiness from most drivers, and even the straight up disrespect these drivers give you. I see these things all over the city yet somehow they're running hours apart with previously stated consistent tardiness. They do NOT care for the people and civilians they "service" and I've dealt with nothing except this, not the quality they falsely claim to provide. Everyone, stick to Uber and Lyft. I currently have a "Pick Ups" savings so I NEVER have to rely on this infuriating, inconsistent, inconsiderate, and unreliable app ever again. That goes for the city busses as well. I am NOT happy, satisfied, nor do i feel any real service unless it's from a small number of drivers i can count on one hand..Saliq TidwellVersion: 4.8.0
Requesting rides is a nightmareI’m a student who lives 10+miles away from college and I rely on the bus and this transportation heavily. I understand there are unforeseeable circumstances but requesting a ride as of these past few weeks has been horrible. How am I supposed to know when I should be at my pickup place over 2 hours in advance? The time slots are ridiculously late and not in tuned with the bus routes. Not to mention once my ride might get there on time, I waste 20+ minutes having to pick other people up making me half an hour late to my destination. There needs to be more reasonable ride scheduling or way more available drivers because this has gotten ridiculous..Introverted.abeVersion: 4.1.1
The app and service are terribleVIA Link service and app have gotten worse . The drivers are constantly late. The drop-off time is usually way off from what it said on the app. They give you the option of booking rides hours in advance, yet the pick-up and drop off are constantly late. Right now as I’m typing this, I am most likely going to be late for the first time at my second job. I have been late 3 times to work this year so far. All have been because of this app and service. It doesn’t matter if I book the ride minutes or hours in advance.
The people in charge of this service place all the blame on the drivers. A lot of the times it’s whoever is in charge of booking the rides who is at fault. Don’t bothering calling the number to book rides, they’re way worse..The Original JavcoreVersion: 2.3.2
Will make you late almost always.This service was good when it started but now it’s just so hard to get a ride on time. I’ve even tried scheduling like 15-20 minutes early and still they show up like 20-30 mins often, not always but often. If they were just 5-10 mins late that’s ok but it’s just too much. Not enough drivers or they need to bring Atleast 1 or 2 buses back here to reduce the late times. I was able to depend on the bus atleast 90% of the time. I can count on this service maybe 25% of the time. I always have to schedule extra extra early and show up at my bus stop so early just to end up sitting there. Because if I wait to my normal, I’ll just end up late to work again..Daniel___________Version: 2.18.1
HorribleI wish they would at least reinstate one bus. I’ve missed several classes and interviews because the links sometimes pass every 15 min or are sometimes only are available every hour. It doesn’t have a set time like the bus system does and it’s impossible to know what time they will decide to do. It’s based on luck and if you can catch one before someone else does you don’t have to wait an hour to leave wherever your at. I hate this service and wish they wouldn’t have removed the buses. The ONLY redeeming quality is the drivers that are really nice and apologetic of this service. 0 stars if it where possible..JackiedeleVersion: 3.11.0
Early & Late drivers, inconvenient!Even if you schedule a ride, drivers will show up whenever they want. They can show up early and say that you are a “no show” if you’re not there. They can even show up late, but you’re not given any updates until a driver accepts your ride. So you’re basically sitting in the dark, not knowing whether or not you’re gonna get picked up.
You’re basically gonna have to wait outside for 30 min to an hour which defeats the purpose of scheduling a pick up time.
Why are you asking me to pick a time to be picked up, if the drivers can show up whenever they want?.FutureHayaoVersion: 3.18.0
UnreliableIt was good for a little bit until today when I decided to use the service to get me home. It was extremely hot outside and I get that there were delays due to traffic and a citywide event happening, but as soon as the via link arrived the app cancelled my ride without further warning and the driver said they were not able to take me anywhere. Not even if I could just book my ride then and there. Anyways, never using this app again. San Antonio needs to fix its ongoing public transportation issue..Secretsound_Version: 4.1.1
Extremely unpracticalRides constantly delayed, Unfathomable wait times (Over an hour) for such a short car ride. Been late to destination so many times because they never actually pick you up at the time you want to them too. You’d be better off walking because by the time you get to your destination your vehicle will just now be pulling up to the pick up spot. And especially considering the fact that your ride is more than likely to be picking up more passengers..Ibeatmywife3Version: 3.22.0
Everybody please read!Everything on the website they talk about is a lie. 95% of the time they are late for the pick up and late for the drop off. I honestly don’t know why they give us time frames when they show up 15 to 20 mins late. Friday’s and the weekends are the worst. I highly advise booking a day earlier. I was stuck looking for a ride for almost and hour and 30 mins and I was booking a ride 4 hours ahead and no time frames were available. In all honesty, when you are paying $1.30 for a ride, you are getting what you pay for and less.NewCODfanVersion: 2.3.2
Please fix your app when using large/accessible font sizesThe app becomes non functional when using large font sizes, and there is no where in the app to adjust these settings to make the app usable. It uses system settings, which would mean I need to make other apps inaccessible to make this one accessible. This service is great but please make modifications to the interface to better serve paratransit riders..92649:&!hebsiVersion: 4.11.0
It is 2025As the title says, it’s 2025 guys, this app feels like it was developed in 1999. Pointlessly more complex than it needs to be. I’m 27 and I know bad when I see it, I couldn’t imagine an elderly person or challenged individual trying to work this useless app. How hard is to make an app where someone can put in a departure address and destination and be shown routes, busses, and times. Please someone make this better..Tylermathew98Version: 4.6.23
HorribleThey are constantly late, even if you book in advance. I’m getting tired of getting picked up hella late then when I get dropped off I see two idle links…. Why couldn’t they have been the ones to have picked me up instead of the driver that has 4/5 people in the van. If this is what our tax dollars are going towards I want my money back!.RevengeReaper12Version: 4.4.0
Stupid AppSome days it’s take me to work on time but most it won’t take me on time but much later and most drivers just follow the stupid app’s instruction which the app doesn’t take time into consideration instead it mostly focuses on who closer and how much it can fit.Warriorgamer966Version: 4.11.0
UnusableThis app doesn’t even work, no matter what day and time i try to schedule a ride (yes, within the service zones×) it doesn’t work. ALSO even if I could get the app to operate, the zones in which operation takes place, are useless to a vast majority of people who live here..Kittymiao222Version: 4.11.0
Bad appThe app is horrible. It constantly kicks you out and it’s hard to log back in.
Although the drivers are always amazing and the cars aren’t dirty, the app really makes it hard to enjoy the rest..DoemzskVersion: 4.9.0
Constant delaysAs a person who uses this app everyday to get to and from college it’s ridiculous that they run late constantly it seems that nothing has changed the drivers are great it’s the timing and something you guys need to fix it is unacceptable.Pick up is never on timeVersion: 4.8.0
Bring back old appBing back the old app, the new app is just counter intuitive. It’s redundant to chose pick up and drop off, then chose it again. Times are super inconsistent as well..Studentg9Version: 4.6.22
Don’t be in a hurryRoutinely wait 1 hour+ past the scheduled pickup. You will get assigned a driver then they will sit in a parking lot for 30 minutes waiting to get assigned more pickups so they can do them all at once.V01DC33P01DVersion: 3.7.7
Decent service, long waits, bring back busBring back 672! way to make college and university harder to access in the southside ! TAMUSA area is getting houses and a hospital but the bus route was taken, does not make sense for a growing community..Linadelrio212Version: 3.26.1
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