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. 

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News / Distribution
The road ahead for ground transportation
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More
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News / Online
Xiangdao Travel fuels up with $146M
By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022
Xiangdao Travel is a mobility brand operating under Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor Group. Read More
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
News / Online
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022
Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery. Read More
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News / Online
Uber partners with Rokt to surface offers to customers at checkout
By Kathryn Walson | August 24, 2022
The partnership will initially launch with Uber Eats. Read More
State of Travel Startups 2022: Investors betting on full recovery
News / Startups
State of Travel Startups 2022: Investors betting on full recovery
By Jill Menze | August 22, 2022
Phocuswright's annual State of Travel Startups report finds that investors are betting on a full recovery sooner rather than later. Read More
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News / Distribution
Citi launches new travel platform with Booking.com
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022
This is just the latest of many announcements in the past year from banks and financial firms launching or updating their travel offerings – a sure sign they see travel as a valued offering for their... Read More
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News / Online
Uber to end free loyalty program, shift focus to paid subscriptions
By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2022
Uber One, the company's subscription program, has about 10 million members and is available in seven markets globally.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: WayAway sees demand for cash-back membership program amid high inflation
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: WayAway sees demand for cash-back membership program amid high inflation
By Kathryn Walson | August 15, 2022
WayAway is a price-comparison app that offers a paid-membership plan for consumers to get cash back on travel deals. Read More
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News / Online
Earnings roundup: TUI Group, IHG, Hostelworld
By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2022
TUI Group, IHG and Hostelworld all reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Read More
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News / Distribution
CarTrawler on loyalty, fintech and growing interest in eco-friendly travel
By PhocusWire | August 11, 2022
CarTrawler CEO Cormac Barry and COO Peter O'Donovan discuss current trends in the car rental industry in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Startups
Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution
By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022
NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More
Lyft reports highest profit in company’s history
News / Online
Lyft reports highest profit in company’s history
By Kathryn Walson | August 4, 2022
In Q2 2022, Lyft almost doubled its adjusted net income, from $24.6 million in Q1 to $46.4. Read More
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News / Online
Uber broadens ground transport offering via Omio partnership
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2022
The deal will enable Uber users to search and book international and national rail and coach trips via the app. Read More
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News / Online
Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022
Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters. Read More
Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022
News / Online
Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022
By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022
Gross bookings for the quarter also reached an all-time high, growing 33% to $29.1 billion. Read More
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