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At Chariot, we're focused on creating the world's first self-sustainable mass-transit system that relieves congestion while offering a comfortable, personalized commuting experience. The core of our mission is universal access to better transportation.

Chariot is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2015 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: The world's first private mass transit service providing a commuting…. The founder listed is Romain Di Vuolo (Founder) (Y Combinator directory entry, December 29, 2014).

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Chariot

New accelerator entry · 2014-12-29 · the record

Winter 2015
batch
501
people
Early
stage
United States of America
region
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What the record says

BatchWinter 2015
Announced2014-12-29
StageEarly
StatusAcquired
Team size501
IndustryConsumer
Sub-industryConsumer -> Transportation Services
SectorsTransportation
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringNo
Sitehttp://chariot.com

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At Chariot, we're focused on creating the world's first self-sustainable mass-transit system that relieves congestion while offering a comfortable, personalized commuting experience. The core of our mission is universal access to better transportation. We envision cities where every commuter takes Chariot to work and home — regardless of income or location — which is why we prioritize affordability and flexibility as we expand. When the world runs on smarter routes, lower costs, and better ride experiences, we'll collectively take cars off the road and transform our twice-daily frustration into a part of your day you actually look forward to. Chariot + Ford Smart Mobility Ford Smart Mobility (FSM) was formed by the Ford Motor Company in 2015 to acquire and invest in innovative mobility startups and technologies. Chariot is proud to be FSM's first acquisition, making it a cornerstone of the company's mobility strategy. With all the resources and influence Ford provides, Chariot is accelerating accomplishing its Mission.

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