Ground Transportation

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the ground transportation sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on car rental, ride-hailing, taxis and rail. 

India-based all-electric Fresh Bus raises $10.5M for expansion
News / Startups
India-based all-electric Fresh Bus raises $10.5M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2024
Founded in 2023, Fresh Bus operates on intercity routes in India along with a digital-first customer experience that offers real-time bus tracking and a loyalty program. Read More
Q&A: Travelport's Greg Webb talks future of NDC, IT outage, more
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Q&A: Travelport's Greg Webb talks future of NDC, IT outage, more
By Morgan Hines | August 12, 2024
At the Global Business Travel Association conference in Atlanta late last month, Greg Webb sat down with PhocusWire for a wide-ranging interview on the travel industry, Travelport and more. Read More
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
News / Technology
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024
On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More
MakeMyTrip first quarter driven by robust travel demand
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MakeMyTrip first quarter driven by robust travel demand
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024
MakeMyTrip group CEO Rajesh Magow said "multiple macroeconomic drivers," including government investment in travel infrastructure and rising disposable income, had contributed to gains in all segments... Read More
GBTA predicts business travel spending will hit a record this year, surpass $2T in 2028
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GBTA predicts business travel spending will hit a record this year, surpass $2T in 2028
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024
As the Global Business Travel Association's Convention 2024 opened in Atlanta, the organization released its annual outlook report, which predicts steady growth through 2028. Read More
HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements
News / Startups
HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
 The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment solutions and help the company develop its "next-generation payment and expense management solutions." Read More
Travel industry experts talk next gen bets and new tech disarray
News / Technology
Travel industry experts talk next gen bets and new tech disarray
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
Rod Cuthbert, founder of Viator, and Aaron Gowell, co-founder and CEO of SilverRail Technologies, discuss moves from Google and Uber as well as the wider travel technology landscape in the PhocusWire... Read More
Could Amazon become a major player in travel?
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Could Amazon become a major player in travel?
By Morgan Hines | July 19, 2024
There has been speculation for years about how and when Amazon might enter the travel sphere - and if it would be successful in that kind of venture. Amazon's Prime Day travel deals beg the question... Read More
Indie Campers raises €35M to drive growth
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Indie Campers raises €35M to drive growth
By D.J. Catron | July 18, 2024
Based in Lisbon, Indie Campers was founded in 2013 and won the Innovator of the Year award at Phocuswright Europe 2021's Summit competition.   Read More
“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration
News / Distribution
“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration
By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024
Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration.   Read More
Moving Tech lands $11M for ride hailing apps from investors including Google
News / Startups
Moving Tech lands $11M for ride hailing apps from investors including Google
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2024
Moving Tech said it plans to invest in technology and product innovation as part of a “vision to empower drivers, integrate public transport and improve customer convenience.” Read More
How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
News / Technology
How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024
Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience.   Read More
CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2024
Previously known as AirAsia Superapp, AirAsia MOVE is the online travel agency brand of Capital A, which also operates AirAsia airline. AirAsia MOVE and fintech brand BigPay constitute MOVE Digital,... Read More
Major Japanese credit card issuer enters travel space
News / Technology
Major Japanese credit card issuer enters travel space
By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2024
SMBC Group's Sumitomo Mitsui Card, a credit card issuer in Japan, has partnered with Hopper’s B2B division Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) to create a travel loyalty portal to benefit cardholders. Read More
Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana
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Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana
By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024
Users can book hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio at discounted rates, as well as book flights, rail and rental cars. The system also includes access to live traveler data, real-time reporting and... Read More
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