Via Transportation, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Via Transportation, Inc. filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) dated July 10, 2026, announcing that Matt Levine will become the company’s Chief Legal Officer effective July 27, 2026. Levine previously served as General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU) from 2012–2024 and most recently as Chief Legal Officer at Success Academy Charter Schools. Also effective July 27, 2026, current Chief Legal Officer Erin Abrams will step down from that role and transition into a senior advisory position, serving in that capacity until January 1, 2027. Abrams joined Via in 2014 and the filing notes her twelve years of service.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K dated July 10, 2026 (Item 5.02 — executive change).
• New CLO: Matt Levine, effective July 27, 2026; prior roles include Clear Secure (2012–2024) and Success Academy.
• Transition: Erin Abrams will move to a senior advisory role from July 27, 2026 through January 1, 2027; joined Via in 2014 (12 years).
• Signature: Filing signed by CEO Daniel Ramot on behalf of Via Transportation.

Why It Matters
This is an executive leadership change affecting Via’s legal and compliance function. The appointment of an experienced legal officer with privacy and K–12/nonprofit legal experience may influence how the company handles regulatory, privacy, and compliance matters going forward. The overlap period—Abrams remaining as a senior advisor through January 1, 2027—signals management is aiming for continuity and a smooth transition; the 8-K does not disclose any compensatory terms or financial impact.