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. 

How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
News
How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2022
Uplift's Brian Barth, Worldline's Laurie Gablehouse and Paul Beukers from Katanox discuss developments in payments from wallets and crypto to loyalty and embedded finance at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers 2022
News / Online
Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers 2022
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2022
These are the people and topics that have made headlines in 2022 and that we expect to hear more about in 2023. Read More
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
News / Startups
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2022
The Spain-based startup offers digital solutions for car sharing and micromobility. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Video: Meta on how travel brands can use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2022
Meta's director and travel industry manager, Sanjay Bhatia, offers tips for travel brands on how to create relationships with customers through social media. Read More
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
News / Online
How Google and Uber influence ground transportation
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
News / Online
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Existing investors Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends also made up this latest investment in the Greece-based startup. Read More
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
News / Startups
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More
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News / Startups
Cabana fuels growth with $3M in fresh funding
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
Founded in 2019, the “mobile hotel” company was named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022. Read More
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News / Online
How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement
By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022
Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More
TTC launches carbon fund to reach net zero
News / Technology
TTC launches carbon fund to reach net zero
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2022
After a year of reviewing possible routes towards achieving net zero by 2050, The Travel Corporation (TTC), whose brands include Trafalgar Tours, Contiki Tours and Uniworld River Cruises, opted for the... Read More
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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