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. 

E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Choppy water for e-scooter and e-bike companies as Bird files for bankruptcy and Micromobility is delisted. Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.   Read More
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
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Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
By Derek Catron | December 13, 2023
The survey commissioned by Amadeus included representatives from travel companies from nine markets and seven segments of the industry.   Read More
Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe
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Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe
By Expedia Group | December 13, 2023
Travel providers in Europe have an opportunity to attract and engage travelers throughout their entire purchase journey, from inspiration to planning and booking. Read More
Ground transportation startup Transferz extends Series A with funding from Holiday Extras
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Ground transportation startup Transferz extends Series A with funding from Holiday Extras
By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2023
Founded in 2020, Transferz provides the technology to connect travel brands to local transportation companies offering services to and from more than 750 airports, seaports, train stations and more.... Read More
Sabre on using technology to optimize B2B travel payments
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Sabre on using technology to optimize B2B travel payments
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2023
Nicolas Ortiz, product management and partnerships director for Sabre Virtual Payments, explains how the company has been developing its Virtual Payments solution and how it solves key issues for... Read More
Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
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Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
By Morgan Hines | November 28, 2023
Expedia is looking to bolster efforts to remove barriers to travel with its new funding initiative. Read More
CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
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CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2023
CarTrawler chief business officer Andrew Murphy discusses the company's future plans in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
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Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
By Koert Grasveld and Maria Sellar - TerraPay | November 15, 2023
Focusing on the right payment strategy will allow travel companies and providers to further expand their capabilities around the globe and to fast-track their growth. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Autoura is a digital experience platform for real world experiences that, using artificial intelligence, operates location-based tourism, leisure and hospitality experiences. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: BookingData
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: BookingData
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
BookingData empowers third-party ancillary partners to present private, highly targeted ancillary offers directly to selected airline traveler profiles. Read More
Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
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Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | November 8, 2023
Fairlyne’s platform - which is designed to distribute vouchers to ticket resellers - should align with Rail Europe's vision to build a convenient and sustainable rail travel ecosystem. Read More
Improve bookings with personalization: 3 strategies to try
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Improve bookings with personalization: 3 strategies to try
By Amelia Woolard - Bloomreach | November 8, 2023
Travel businesses need to leverage automation and data in order to gain a deeper understanding of their customers and their travel preferences and then can use this information to create personalized... Read More
Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
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Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
By Derek Catron | November 7, 2023
Surging global travel demand played a part in Uber's strong quarter, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during a call with investors Tuesday morning. Read More
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
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Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More
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