Chariot
Transportation ProgramsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Chariot was a San Francisco–based transportation programs company pursuing a self-sustaining mass-transit system designed to ease urban congestion while delivering a comfortable, personalized commuting experience. Its core aim was universal access to better transportation, imagining a city where every commuter uses the service for work and home regardless of income or location. To support this, affordability and flexibility were prioritized as the offering broadened. The vision was to reduce dependence on private cars by enabling smarter routing and better ride experiences. Within the broader mobility sector, Chariot became part of Ford Smart Mobility, which formed in 2015 to invest in and acquire innovative mobility ventures; Chariot was FSM's first acquisition, reflecting a strategic move to explore new approaches to urban transport. The company was based in San Francisco and operated as a mid-sized entity. By 2019, Chariot had ceased operations and no longer employs anyone.