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Thomas
von der Ohe

Co-Founder, CEO

WHAT DRIVES ME

You come across an opportunity to positively impact societies around the globe maybe once in your lifetime. An opportunity to truly make a difference. Our unique approach to autonomous driving gives us this chance: redefining how people move in a better way. Building and shipping a product with this great team is what drives me day and night.

BACKGROUND

Launched Zoox’ first self-driving vehicle on public streets as leading Technical Program Manager in Silicon Valley, launched Amazon’s first Echo as leading Technical Program Manager on Device Software, Founded two (funded) mobility companies. M. Sc. Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University.

Fabrizio
Scelsi

Co-Founder, CTO

WHAT DRIVES ME

Building products together with an amazing team based on cutting-edge technology to serve a greater purpose and solve problems – for the people, for our planet.

BACKGROUND

Manager of an engineering team in Silicon Valley to build autonomous shuttles, built teams and various mobility products: electric race cars, e-motorcycles, light electric vehicles, electric passenger vehicles, including one of the most successful electric delivery vehicles in Germany. RWTH Aachen, Imperial College London.

Bogdan
Djukic

Co-founder, VP Engineering & Teledrive Experience

WHAT DRIVES ME

Vay is aiming to launch the first vehicle without a safety driver on public roads in Europe. This involves exciting engineering challenges, many of which have never been worked on before, ranging from autonomous vehicle technology, cybersecurity, backend, machine learning and safety-critical SW. Coming up with engineering solutions to these topics is something that I’m super excited to work on at Vay.

BACKGROUND

Team Lead at Microsoft, Senior Software Engineer at Skype. M. Sc. in Computer Science from Belgrade University.

Mariona
Bosch

VP Programs and Engineering Operations

WHAT DRIVES ME

Working closely with people from different cultures and professional backgrounds (hardware, software, operations, etc.) gives me the chance to learn new ways of approaching projects, structuring teams, and setting up processes every day. The results of this incredible teamwork are hugely rewarding, and visible in each step of our product.

BACKGROUND

Part of the management circle at AUDI AG, responsible for the implementation of prototypes at early development stages of new products (innovation vehicles, concept and pre-series vehicles, show cars, design models, testing single parts, PoCs, 3D-printing)

Justin
Spratt

CBO - Business & Corporate Development

WHAT DRIVES ME

What drives me is to work on goals that have a big impact on society. Additionally, I wanted to work with the smartest and most innovative people in the tech world. That’s better at Vay than any other company I’ve spoken to recently.

BACKGROUND

Responsible for global strategic partnerships at Uber, where he focused on deals with automotive OEMs, vehicle fleet operators, vehicle battery technology companies and electrification infrastructure providers. Was CEO and chief growth officer at Quirk. Began his professional life at Morgan Stanley as a fixed income trader after studying economics and finance. Built the first startup incubator in Africa in 2002 and has been mentoring founders of technology startups for over ten years. He is an angel investor in software technology and holds board positions in some of these companies.

Irene
Molins

Director of People

WHAT DRIVES ME

Driven by a passion for fostering vibrant organizational cultures, I am a seasoned leader specializing in People and Culture. Throughout my career journey, I’ve championed initiatives to empower teams, from crafting recruitment strategies aligned with core values to implementing data-driven processes for optimal People Operations.

BACKGROUND

My background spans roles where I’ve spearheaded the establishment of People departments from scratch and led teams through significant growth. I thrive on continuous learning, embracing remote/hybrid cultures and cutting-edge HR technologies. I leadled innovative solutions to optimise processes and initiatives that rewarded InfoJobs a “Best Place to Work”.
Outside of work, my passions for mountains and my dog, reflect my eagerness to explore the wild and love for 4-legs companions.

David
Gossow

Senior Principal Software Engineer

WHAT DRIVES ME

After having worked in autonomous robotics research for a long time in the Silicon Valley, I am thrilled to be working at a company that is finally bringing this technology into people’s everyday lives.

BACKGROUND

Tech Lead at Google Tango in Mountain View, Research Engineer at Willow Garage, yoga instructor since 2018.

Johanna
Loomis

Lead Industrial Designer

WHAT DRIVES ME

What drives me at Vay is the enthusiasm and passion for a vision that is embedded in the company culture, and at the same time the strict discipline in its implementation.

BACKGROUND

Industrial Product Design Lead at TEAMS DESIGN GmbH for over six years, started as a Trainee in Shanghai City. Worked as Industrial and Product Designer at LOTHAR BOHM ASSOCIATES LIMITED, Lutz Herrmann Design, Indeed Innovation and Werksdesign.

Vladimir
Bilonenko

Director of Software Engineering

WHAT DRIVES ME

Helping engineers to do their best and most important work. Elegance in software. Bringing ideas from books to real life and from one domain to another. Going from A to B fast.

BACKGROUND

Software Generalist. Maps and Mobility Geek (Lon, Lat not Lat, Lon). High Load at Yandex, Geo Analytics and Last Mile at HERE Maps, Mobility Platform at Daimler. Conway’s Law Enthusiast.

ALINA
PRESTI

Teledriver

WHAT DRIVES ME

A car enthusiast, driven by cars, driving and technology.

BACKGROUND

Nursery school teacher. Driver at Skoda’s start-up Caredriver.

Claire
Eagan

Director of Legal

WHAT DRIVES ME

I’m passionate about leveraging technology to democratize transportation and revolutionize the mobility landscape.

BACKGROUND

Senior Counsel Product & Strategy at Uber handling catastrophic loss claims and litigation, 13 years of experience in product & safety advising and risk mitigation, J.D. University of Illinois at Chicago.

Vay to ramp up the fleet and build an 8,500 sq ft production facility in Las Vegas

  • Vay is expanding its door-to-door remote driving service in 2025 to 100 vehicles in Las Vegas.
  • Vay has secured a state-of-the-art production facility in Las Vegas to build out its fleet of electric vehicles. 
  • This facility, designed to process up to 16 vehicles per week, will serve as Vay’s primary production and hardware deployment hub for the United States. Vay also has a downtown hub dedicated to fleet readiness and maintenance.
  • Vay is actively hiring remote drivers to support both car and truck operations, as remote truck driving services will begin soon.

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2025Vay, a leading provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology, is expanding its operations and plans to increase its fleet to 100 vehicles in Las Vegas by 2025. To meet the growing demand for its services, Vay has secured a production facility of over 8,500 square feet in Las Vegas. This facility will optimize the build-out of Vay’s Kia e-Niro fleet, which will serve as the primary hub for hardware deployment. 

Additionally, Vay is hiring remote car and truck drivers as operations expand this year. Remote truck driving is expected to begin soon from Vay’s remote driving center. 

Vay provides services throughout central Las Vegas, including the Strip, the busiest hotels, and nearby attractions. It has gained popularity because it offers a seamless way to travel in and around the city. Since its launch a year ago, users have taken more than 6,000 trips.

“This new facility and our fleet expansion highlight Vay’s commitment to serving our growing customer base in Las Vegas, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone requesting our vehicles,” said Thomas Von der Ohe, CEO and co-founder of Vay. “This investment represents a significant milestone for Vay’s growth and will play a crucial role in scaling our offerings.”

Vay’s Remote Driving Services

Through the Vay app, users can request that an electric vehicle be remotely delivered to their location. After the car arrives, the user takes over and drives it like a regular car. At the end of the trip, the user ends the rental in the app, exits the car, and a remote driver takes over, eliminating the time-consuming search for parking. Vay’s per-minute rental service costs half as much as current ride-sharing options, is a more economical alternative to autonomous driving, and requires no costly membership fees.

Vay aims to make remote driving services universally accessible through its commercial solutions, which provide affordable and sustainable door-to-door mobility. With a seamless experience from vehicle delivery to return, users enjoy full control and privacy, traveling at their own pace in a safe, personal environment. Moreover, Vay’s remote driving technology maximizes the efficiency of its all-electric fleet, reducing the number of cars needed in urban areas and contributing to greener, less congested cities.

Vay has also recently expanded its offerings to include B2B services, which enable remote driving for private cars, trucks, vans, and autonomous vehicles, among others.

The Future of Mobility Jobs: Remote Drivers

Remote driving introduces an entirely new and unique profession that combines safety and flexibility. Remote drivers operate from an office environment alongside colleagues, enjoy regular breaks, and avoid spending extended periods away from home. Unlike traditional driving roles, they are compensated hourly rather than per ride, providing greater stability. This setup also creates a safer and more appealing work environment. 

The Vay Remote Driving Academy offers a comprehensive training program that prepares remote drivers for professional driving on public streets. Through rigorous training and advanced technology, remote drivers are provided with skills to operate confidently while consistently maintaining a safe and defensive driving style.

Vay’s Remote Driving Technology

Professionally trained remote drivers sit at a remote driving station with a steering wheel, pedals, and other vehicle controls developed in accordance with automotive industry standards. The service operates night and day, with Vay operating in Las Vegas from 6:30 am to 10 pm. Camera sensors reproduce the car’s surroundings and transmit them to the screens of the remote driving station. Road traffic sounds, such as emergency vehicles and other augmented warning signals, are transmitted to the remote driver’s headphones via microphones.

Vay develops and operates remote driving technology with a strong emphasis on safety. This includes focusing on Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434). To validate Vay’s high safety standards, TÜV Süd, an internationally recognized independent third-party organization specializing in testing, certification, auditing, and advisory services, has thoroughly tested and positively endorsed Vay’s technology.

Find footage about Vay’s commercial services here.

Vay press contact
Silvia Avanzini
[email protected]