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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. 

Travelers’ demand for experiences requires industry rethink
News / Online
Travelers’ demand for experiences requires industry rethink
By Kathryn Walson | December 1, 2022
Industry experts are convening this week at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
12 reasons travel should care about autonomous vehicles
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 29, 2022
Autoura CEO Alex Bainbridge explains why the airline, hotel, experiences and travel retail sectors should care about autonomous vehicles Read More
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News / Online
Grab reports record revenue in Q3, narrows losses
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2022
The Singapore-based super app, which offers services including ride hailing, food delivery and digital payments, says revenue for the three months ended September 30 was a record $382 million, up 143%... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Amadeus boosts platform strategy with three new deals in North America
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2022
Amadeus' executive vice president for air distribution and global online, Sam Abdou, stops by the PhocusWire studio to discuss opportunities for future innovation.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Aeronology
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Aeronology has created a simple, full-service “point of sale” travel booking platform for travel advisors, universities, government and corporate organizations. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Chooose
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Chooose is the all-in-one platform to bring climate action into every customer experience. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Fairlyne
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Fairlyne
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
As a white label SaaS, Fairlyne allows companies to offer a re-commerce experience to their visitors and customers on their own direct channel.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Iomob
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Iomob is building a decentralized internet of mobility (IoM) network that facilitates seamless passenger journeys around the globe. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Jyrney
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Jyrney’s vision is to integrate and better connect mobility with business travel. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: NeoKe
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: NeoKe
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
NeoKe is a digital identity infrastructure empowering friction-free travel around the world. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: StatusMatch
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
StatusMatch is a service that enables major airline and hotel brands to acquire new high-value customers through a structured, co-branded platform. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Zytlyn
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Zytlyn allows companies to control the future with predictive insights, to improve decision making, while redefining commercial planning and operations across the travel industries.   Read More
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News / Online
Uber adds Viator content, expands Uber Travel to 10K cities
By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2022
The Uber app now enables booking of a curated collection of Viator experiences in 14 cities around the United States, with the bookings fully managed by Viator.  Read More
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News / Startups
On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion
By Jill Menze | November 10, 2022
The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of electrified fleets.” Read More
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News / Online
Busbud merges with Betterez, gets funding from Amadeus Ventures
By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2022
Founded in 2011, Busbud offers bus tickets from more than 3,900 companies in more than 80 countries.  Read More