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 / Online
Car-sharing platform Turo files for IPO
By Jill Menze | January 11, 2022
Turo revenue jumped 207% to $330.5 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2021.   Read More
Bolt raises a €628M round, wants a role in congestion-free and sustainable cities
News / Online
Bolt raises a €628M round, wants a role in congestion-free and sustainable cities
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2022
This latest and largest round for Estonia-based Bolt comes on top of a €600 million investment announced in August 2021. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: StressFreeCarRental wants to take the hassle out of rentals
Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: StressFreeCarRental wants to take the hassle out of rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2022
StressFreeCarRental provides rental options based on more than price, including details on insurance excess, fees and deposit options. Read More
VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning
News / Technology
VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning
By PhocusWire | January 6, 2022
Behavioral shifts, new business models, political divides, legislation and regulations complicate destination management, creating a ripple effect throughout the travel ecosystem. Read More
VIDEO: Behold the RV revolution in travel
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VIDEO: Behold the RV revolution in travel
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2022
There is a sense that the uptick in road trips that took place in 2020 and 2021 is here to stay, with the mechanisms in place to find and booking vehicles far more robust than they were just a few years... Read More
Ride-hailing apps take half of travel download top spots
News / Online
Ride-hailing apps take half of travel download top spots
By Linda Fox | January 4, 2022
While Google Maps took the top travel app downloads spot, ride-hailing apps were not far behind. Read More
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News / Technology
Transportation tech provider Via confidentially files for IPO
By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2021
Via says it has not yet determined the number of shares to be offered or the price range of the offering. Read More
VIDEO: CarTrawler on car rental's challenges and recovery strategies
News / Distribution
VIDEO: CarTrawler on car rental's challenges and recovery strategies
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2021
Aileen McCormack, chief commercial officer at CarTrawler, explains how issues in car rental have evolved this year and also how airlines and other travel providers are putting the product as a part of... Read More
Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe
News / Online
Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2021
Sweden-based Voi plans to use its Series D funding to expand into new European markets and add more e-bikes. Read More
VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2021
Establishing a new industry standard for car travels with curated routes and connecting travel destinations to in-car experiences. Read More
Taking a cue from vacation rentals, RV rentals professionalize
News / Online
Taking a cue from vacation rentals, RV rentals professionalize
By Jill Menze | December 17, 2021
RV rental marketplaces have boomed amid the pandemic, in many ways mirroring the trajectory of home-share sites. Read More
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News / Online
India-based ride-hailing firm Ola secures $500M loan
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2021
Founded in 2010, Ola’s platform serves users in more than 250 cities across India, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Read More
Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility
News / Online
Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2021
Terms of Tier's acquisition of Vento in Italy have not been disclosed but the acquisition marks its entry into Italy. Read More
German driverless mobility startup Vay rides off with $95M
News / Online
German driverless mobility startup Vay rides off with $95M
By Jill Menze | December 16, 2021
Vay plans to launch its first car-rental service in Hamburg next year. Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021
News / Startups
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021
Standout sectors attracting investment in 2021 include alternative accommodation and ground transportation while tours and activities, corporate travel and hotel tech startups are also getting some... Read More
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