Beverly Hills Plans Via Microtransit Pilot Contract
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Description
The City of Beverly Hills staff recommends awarding a two-year turnkey microtransit pilot contract to Via Transportation, structured on an $89 per vehicle-hour rate with a not-to-exceed value of approximately $3.1 million. The agreement would cover all aspects of an on-demand shared-ride service, including vehicles, drivers, technology, and operations, fully funded by Proposition A transit revenues.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Not-to-exceed $3.1M over two years (Best and Final Offer: upfront costs $110,000 and two-year operating costs $2.79M; original estimate ~$3.1M with $112,000 upfront and $2.99M operating)
Vendor
VIA TRANSPORTATION
Agency
City of Beverly Hills, CA
Contract Type
TRANSPORTATION
Document Date
June 8, 2026
Contract Term
Two-year microtransit pilot project
Renewal Info
Pilot is proposed for two years with standard termination provisions allowing early discontinuation upon notice; any continuation beyond the pilot would require new Council direction and potential contract amendment or renewal. Dedicated Prop A funds could support an additional 2–4 years of service, and future phases may add technologies like TAP readers or expanded autonomous integrations via contract iterations.
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