# ECU Ride

> On-demand shared rides

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ridewithvia.ecurider](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ridewithvia.ecurider)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ridewithvia.ecurider`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Via Transportation Inc.
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 880
- **Version:** 4.29.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2025-08-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 151 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridewithvia.ecurider)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://datagovernance.ecu.edu/policy-and-standards/](https://datagovernance.ecu.edu/policy-and-standards/)

## Description

ECU Ride is a smart way for members of the East Carolina University community to travel in and around ECU! We’re a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, and reliable.<br> <br>With a few taps, book a ride in the app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. <br> <br>HOW IT WORKS:<br>-Enter your pick-up and drop-off locations and we’ll tell you the best option available at that time.<br>-Book rides directly in the app for yourself and any additional passengers.<br>-Never miss your ride with live arrival times and ride tracking for your journey.<br>-There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way!<br> <br>SHARED:<br>Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency and reliability of a public one.<br><br>AFFORDABLE:<br>All ECU Ride rides are fare free. Your wallet will thank you! <br><br>ACCESSIBLE: The app allows you to travel in a vehicle that meets your mobility needs, with wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) available as needed.<br><br>Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

## Rankings

- #1,192,426 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.ridewithvia.ecurider.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ridewithvia.ecurider.permission.ACCESS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ridewithvia.ecurider)