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. 

Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
News / Startups
Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year. Read More
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News / Online
Google, Travalyst and more on travel’s path to sustainability
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2022
Travel leaders from Google, Travalyst, Booking.com and Byway discuss current efforts and future plans related to sustainable travel. Read More
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News / Online
Key developments in China’s online travel market
By Phocuswright Research | July 11, 2022
While many are eager to return to travel, the China market is not anticipated to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024. Read More
RouteRank snapped up by Netcetera for multimodal push
News / Technology
RouteRank snapped up by Netcetera for multimodal push
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2022
The companies plan to provide multimodal mobility solutions to Netcetera's customer base. Read More
Plusgrade acquires Points to boost revenue for partners
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Plusgrade acquires Points to boost revenue for partners
By Kathryn Walson | July 5, 2022
Plusgrade says the combined entity will generate more than $3.5 billion in new revenue opportunities this year for 140 airline, hospitality, cruise, rail and financial services partners across 60... Read More
In The Big Chair - Noam Toister of Bookaway Group
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Noam Toister of Bookaway Group
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2022
Launched in 2018, Bookaway aims to help the fragmented and predominantly offline ground transportation industry move to online distribution. Read More
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News / Startups
Zipp Mobility secures €6.1M for e-scooter and e-bike expansion
By Kathryn Walson | June 24, 2022
Established in 2019, Zipp Mobility has e-scooter and e-bike operations in nine cities in the U.K., Ireland and Poland.   Read More
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News / Online
Kiwi.com raises €100M to build on innovation
By Kathryn Walson | June 22, 2022
Kiwi plans to use the convertible bond funding to boost its customer experience and product innovation.    Read More
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News / Online
Omio raises $80M to fuel global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 21, 2022
Omio says a surge in travel demand has boosted its booking to more than 140% above 2019 levels.   Read More
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News / Technology
Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022
Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency. Read More
Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
News / Startups
Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022
Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Digital, data and distribution driving growth in rail
By PhocusWire | June 15, 2022
Trainline chief technology officer Milena Nikolic discusses how the rail sector can innovate to meet consumer needs. Read More
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
News / Online
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Some of the more high-profile SPACs in travel are facing scrutiny as valuations plummet and cost-cutting measures take hold. Read More
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News / Online
JetBlue's trip booking platform adds Peek, Vacasa inventory
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022
JetBlue's trip booking platform Paisly now includes activities inventory from Peek and vacation rentals from Vacasa. Read More
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
News / Technology
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2022
PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott. Read More
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