MassChallenge

Transit X is a privately funded transportation technology company developing an automated public transit network that uses ultra-light pods traveling on a suspended guideway to deliver door-to-door, wait-free service. The system aims to eliminate car dependency by enabling non-stop, grade-separated travel for passengers and freight, with pods designed to seat multiple passengers and operate quietly alongside roadways. By providing automated electric mobility on an elevated podway, Transit X seeks to replace conventional modes such as buses, trains, cars, trucks, and short flights through a convenient, scalable urban transit solution.

Pronto is a rapidly expanding marketplace that offers ride-sharing and delivery services specifically targeting second-tier cities in Latin America. Established in 2017 by founders Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano, and Nydia Cano, Pronto utilizes a unique subscription model for drivers, eliminating commission fees and facilitating a more equitable income structure. The platform connects private drivers with passengers, delivery personnel, and local businesses, allowing for cost-effective transportation solutions. This approach not only benefits drivers by providing them with fair compensation but also offers passengers more affordable fares. Pronto has garnered support from Y Combinator and various global venture capital funds, positioning it for continued growth in the competitive mobility sector.

TripBuddy is a software-driven transportation platform that enables ridesharing and carpooling for daily commutes. It operates a digital platform where users can search for rides, be matched with others traveling similar routes, and coordinate shared transportation. The service aims to make commuting more convenient, reduce travel costs, lower environmental impact, ease stress, and foster social connections through shared rides.

Bussi is a transportation network that gives the possibility to transport groups in a Van, linking people with same routes. we make dynamic routes based on traffic behavior and people destination. Through a platform that gives unique user experience to people who wants to move between hard dense urban points to jobs and principal places in main cities with a mobile app. Our goal is to give an affordable cost service atmosphere with help crowdsourcing and on demand service.

Wheels is the social network of Sustainable Mobility that allows you to share trips in private vehicles, taxi services or bicycle plans, to go to the university, work, home or wherever you want.

UMo is a technology platform focused on addressing sustainability challenges in urban environments. It facilitates the development of smart cities by encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable transportation options such as walking, cycling, public transportation, and carpooling. The platform employs mobile devices, IoT networks, and city data to monitor individual transportation behaviors, offering insights that help clients improve their sustainability scores. By providing incentives and rewards, UMo aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles, thereby promoting a more sustainable urban lifestyle.

Urbvan is an app-based mass transit mobility network that offers a safe, comfortable, and efficient commuting solution for inner-city travelers in Latin America. The company has developed a daily commute transportation system that connects commuters through a strategic network of express routes, eliminating intermediary stops and providing designated pickup and drop-off locations. Urbvan enhances the commuting experience by operating executive vans staffed with professional chauffeurs, ensuring comfort with amenities such as Wi-Fi and charging ports for electronic devices. By streamlining the commuting process, Urbvan aims to reduce travel times and optimize the daily routines of its users.

RubyRide is a subscription-based transportation service designed to meet the needs of low-density urban areas. It operates as a managed marketplace linked to an automated transportation system, providing curb-to-curb rides at scale. Rather than selling time in a vehicle, RubyRide focuses on offering access to transportation solutions. The platform allows partners, such as employers and educational institutions, to automate the movement of their employees, students, patients, and customers safely and reliably. Members of RubyRide benefit from unlimited local rides for a single, affordable monthly fee, addressing everyday transit needs efficiently while utilizing a customizable and data-driven process.

AirPooler is an innovative marketplace that addresses the challenges of air travel by connecting pilots of light aircraft with extra seats to passengers seeking affordable flights. The platform allows pilots to list their flights, enabling travelers to arrange shared flights in exchange for covering a portion of the operating costs. This service democratizes access to air travel, providing a level of convenience and mobility that was previously limited to a select few, all at a fraction of traditional private air travel costs. By leveraging technology to estimate trip costs and passenger shares while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, AirPooler simplifies the logistics of flight-sharing. This approach not only helps reduce the number of unoccupied seats but also offers a cost-effective solution for users, making air travel more accessible and efficient.

AutoWale offers a 24x7 Dial-an-Auto-Rickshaw service in Pune. The company’s vision is to make commute system better and reliable - not by putting more vehicles on roads. Instead, by re-using existing infrastructure in a more optimized way. Offering radio-auto-rickshaw service is company’s first step towards this vision, as we see auto-rickshaws as nerve of commute system, especially in cities like Pune.

RouteSprout is an innovative approach to inter-city and special event transportation that allows the traveling public to develop their own routes based on popular demand. Through RouteSprout, anyone may suggest a destination by reserving the first seat on a proposed route. When enough seats are reserved, the route is confirmed, and a modern transit vehicle with a professional operator is dispatched for the trip. RouteSprout - There and back by popular demand.