About UniportVA

UniportVA was created by two Virginia Tech students who experienced the firsthand struggle of finding rides between Northern Virginia and Blacksburg. For years, students relied on a Facebook rideshare group that was stressful, unorganized, and often unsafe. Messages got buried, drivers and riders had no real way to verify each other, and confusion about pickup times and payments was all too common.

Worse, people were getting scammed. Students often sent money to “drivers” who never showed up, while others had to deal with strangers who weren’t who they said they were. The lack of trust and accountability in the Facebook group turned what should have been a simple ride into a stressful gamble.

We knew there had to be a better way. So we set out to design a platform that brings everything into one place — rides, seats, payments, and even item delivery — with a clean interface built for convenience and safety. UniportVA streamlines the entire process, making it easier for Hokies to connect with one another and travel with peace of mind.

UniportVA is more than just a website. It’s about building trust, students making money, and creating a community. We wanted to build something by Hokies, for Hokies. Something that makes the ride as easy as clicking a button.

Our mission is simple: Make ridesharing for Virginia Tech students safer, simpler, and more personal.