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.

News / Startups

Journera raises $10M to grow its data exchange platform

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2022

Journera says it will use the funding for market expansion. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - David Gunnarsson of Dohop

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2022

Dohop is an Icelandic technology company that provides interlining technology to enable air-to-air and air-to-ground transportation connections. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Developing decentralized ID

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2022

Two of the people leading work on decentralized digital identity for travel will take the stage to discuss current developments and future opportunities. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The far and wide implications of Uber’s new charter service

By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | May 26, 2022

With the right plan, Uber Charter could dominate the bus charter industry – and that’s a good thing. Read More

News / Startups

Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022

The Switzerland-based company was launched by former Peakwork and Hotelplan executives. Read More

News / Startups

Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

The Finnish company has developed autonomous driving software that works under challenging weather conditions. Read More

News / Online

Grab outperforms guidance with growth across all business units

By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2022

Mobility and delivery brand Grab posts revenue in the first quarter of $228 million, a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Read More

News / Technology

Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More

News / Technology

Mass transit software provider Optibus raises $100M at $1.3B valuation

By Jill Menze | May 17, 2022

Tel Aviv-based Optibus claims it’s the first “unicorn” dedicated to the public transportation sector. Read More

News / Online

Uber adds new travel feature, party bus and EV bookings in product update

By Jill Menze | May 16, 2022

As part of its super app strategy, Uber has unleashed new features designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey. Read More

News / Online

Getaround plans public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2022

The company has agreed to merge with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp with a value of $1.2 billion for the combined entity. Read More

News / Startups

Czech camper van rental marketplace adds €2.7M to seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2022

Campiri says it will use the funding to enter new markets, add to its team and to purchase vehicles to sell to others that want to rent on the platform. Read More