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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. 

Swvl buys mobility platform Door2Door for European expansion
News / Technology
Swvl buys mobility platform Door2Door for European expansion
By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022
The deal follows Dubai-based Swvl’s entry into the European market via its acquisition of mass transit platform Shotl in 2021. Read More
Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel
News / Technology
Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2022
Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen discusses use cases for NFT and blockchain in travel, the move from being centralized to decentralization and the readiness of the industry. Read More
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
Opinion / Distribution
Another dimension to diversity in travel: technology
By Pedro Camara and Manuel Hilty | March 23, 2022
The travel industry thrives on a need to find flexible sourcing models and technology to help solve the many challenges of supply chains. Read More
Tire maker Bridgestone makes minority investment in May Mobility
News / Technology
Tire maker Bridgestone makes minority investment in May Mobility
By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022
Through the partnership, May Mobility will integrate Bridgestone’s tire-centric technologies into its autonomous vehicles. Read More
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News / Startups
Dance wheels away with €20M for e-bike subscription service
By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022
The financing for the Berlin-based company will go toward further expansion. Read More
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News / Online
Bookaway acquires Plataforma 10 for ground transport foothold in Latin America
By Linda Fox | March 21, 2022
The acquisition of the Argentina-based ground transport OTA will help Bookaway expand across Latin America. Read More
Sounding Off: Go modular, or go home, when it comes to tech interfaces
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Go modular, or go home, when it comes to tech interfaces
By PhocusWire | March 18, 2022
The industry can continue to at least hope that systems are built in a modular way that allow for easy integration when a software provider is unable to carry out every task that is required. Read More
Q&A: Eurail on its digital-first rebrand
News / Online
Q&A: Eurail on its digital-first rebrand
By Jill Menze | March 17, 2022
Eurail’s Yi Ding explains the idea behind the company’s new identity and how Eurail is looking to digitally evolve. Read More
GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
News / Online
GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The company was formed last year by the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia. Read More
Fifteen rides away with €40M in fresh funding
News / Technology
Fifteen rides away with €40M in fresh funding
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2022
The France-based company is the combination of Zoov and Smoove, after the pair merged in 2021. Read More
Grab posts loss of $3.6B in 2021, claims "strongest year yet"
News / Online
Grab posts loss of $3.6B in 2021, claims "strongest year yet"
By Kevin May | March 7, 2022
The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery brand posted revenue of $675 million for the 2021 financial year, up by 44% on the previous 12 months. Read More
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News / Startups
Tier expands to North America with acquisition of Spin
By Mitra Sorrells | March 3, 2022
This is Tier's fourth acquisition in less than a year and gives it entry into the United States and Canada.        Read More
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News / Online
Uber moves closer to super app, adds experiences bookings
By Jill Menze | March 2, 2022
Called Uber Explore, the ride-hail company’s new product allows users to browse and book experiences such as dinner reservations. Read More
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News / Startups
APAC micromobility startup Beam raises $93M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2022
Founded in 2018, Beam currently operates in 35 cities across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. Read More
Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition
News / Online
Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition
By Jill Menze | February 23, 2022
Montreal-based bus ticketing marketplace Busbud has raised $11 million in funding and acquired Chile-based Recorrido. Read More
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