Salem Skipper 4+
On-demand transit in Salem, MA
Via Transportation, Inc.
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- Free
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Description
Download, book, and ride!
Salem Skipper makes it easier than ever to move around the city of Salem, MA — with a few taps, book a ride using the app and we’ll pair you with others headed your way. No detours, no delays.
What we’re about:
SHARED.
Our tech matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one.
SUSTAINABLE.
Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your city a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride.
AFFORDABLE
Rides are priced comparable to public transport and there are additional discounts for passengers who qualify. Head to salemskipper.com for more information.
How does Salem Skipper work?
- Salem Skipper is an on-demand travel concept that takes multiple passengers heading in the same direction and books them into a shared vehicle. Using the Salem Skipper app, input your address and we’ll match you with a vehicle going your way. We’ll pick you up on a nearby corner and drop you off within a short walk of your chosen destination. Now for the clever bit; our algorithms provide journey times that are comparable to a taxi and much more convenient than other modes of travel, making public transportation easier than ever before!
How long will I wait
- You'll always get an accurate estimate of your pick-up ETA before booking.
- You can also track your bus in real time using the app.
Questions? Head to salemskipper.com or reach out at support-
salem@ridewithvia.com.
Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.
What’s New
Version 4.11.13
Performance improvements and bug fixes
Ratings and Reviews
Only problem is I lost a bag
The bag was never found but someone did look fir me though, so overall service is pretty good, but the location sometimes where they pick you up at is father from the destination in which you were getting dropped off at or picked up from.
Inexpensive, unreliable but very much appreciated
Salem Skipper is a city sponsored public transportation program. As the title states, the service is ludicrously inexpensive as they often gift free rides and offer referrals for obtaining free rides. When you do pay, the $2 price point for anywhere in the town of Salem is hard to beat. The vehicles are spacious, making them good for larger parties or those doing laundry or grocery.
However, because if the limited number of cars and qualified drivers, the service is unreliable at peak hours. Wait times will often be in the 20-30 minute range and that’s if you can even find a car to begin with.
In spite of this, when the stars align and the service works as intended, it is very much a life saver and makes one’s commute or errands just a bit easier.
Great idea! Not enough cars.
Awesome idea, good execution, and super affordable! I just wish there were more skippers on the road. It’s often all booked up or has a long wait time (25-40min). Especially during tourist season!
One issue I do have is skippers dropping off into roads. If I am on the left side, the driver will pull onto the right hand shoulder and open the left hand door into traffic for me. On busy Salem streets, this can be dangerous. I get the impression that they’re instructed to do this by some type of management, but it is concerning considering it is a main transport for students and the disabled here.
App Privacy
The developer, Via Transportation, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Other Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Via Transportation, Inc.
- Size
- 189 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Spanish
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2022 Via Transportation, Inc.
- Price
- Free
Supports
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