Vay (company)

Vay, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryCar rental
FoundedSeptember 2018 (September 2018)
Founders
  • Thomas von der Ohe
  • Fabrizio Sclesi
  • Bogdan Djukic
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Area served
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Key people
Thomas von der Ohe (CEO)
ProductsSelf-driving cars
Websitevay.io

Vay is a German remote driving company that offers remote-controlled rental cars.

The cars are remotely driven by humans from driving stations.[1] Vay has offices in Berlin, Germany, and Portland, Oregon, US.[2]

Vay was founded in September 2018 by Thomas von der Ohe, Fabrizio Scelsi, and Bogdan Djukic.[2] Investors in the company include Atomico.[2]

The chief executive (CEO) is Thomas von der Ohe, who has a degree in computer science and entrepreneurship from Stanford University.[1]

As of January 2024, the company has been operating in Las Vegas.[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Connolly, Kate (25 September 2025). "'Raring to go:' the German remote-driving firm that hopes to make private car ownership redundant". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Vay". atomico.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  3. ^ Avanzini, Silvia (17 January 2024). "Exciting News: Vay is Now Live in Las Vegas!". Vay. Retrieved 26 September 2025.

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