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MagicBus

Los Angeles, CA · Founded 2015 · 18 employees

We make vanpool simple.

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About MagicBus

Where is MagicBus headquartered?

MagicBus is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

What does MagicBus do?

We make vanpool simple.

What problem does MagicBus solve?

Employee vanpool programs that stalled or shut down need to be rebuilt so employees can commute together again.

What's MagicBus's solution?

MagicBus offers a vanpooling platform and the MagicRide app that let employers set up dynamic vanpools, match riders/drivers/vans, and let riders book and schedule rides on demand.

What makes MagicBus different?

The platform lets riders crowdsource and suggest new routes to rebuild pools, and includes a reporting dashboard that generates the data needed to apply for NTD and local government subsidies.

What makes MagicBus notable?

MagicBus is backed by Y Combinator and Floodgate Capital.

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