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. 

Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip
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Why seamless arrivals are critical to the connected trip
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2026
Flights, accommodation and ground transportation still operate in silos, leaving travelers to navigate delays, missed connections and inconsistent service. Read More
MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3
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MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3
By Abby Crotty | January 21, 2026
The OTA saw significant growth in its "other" segment, which includes ancillaries, with the adjusted margin up 45.5% year over year. Read More
Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri
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Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri
By Morgan Hines | January 20, 2026
Jatri said the fresh capital will support product innovation, expand its MENA ecosystem and grow partnerships. Read More
Kombo acquires KelBillet to accelerate consolidation in ground transportation
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Kombo acquires KelBillet to accelerate consolidation in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | January 15, 2026
KelBillet will maintain its brand name in the short term, with the company noting that the merger will help it scale and expand services. Read More
Flix sees opportunity in airport transfers, acquires Flibco
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Flix sees opportunity in airport transfers, acquires Flibco
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2026
The acquisition builds on Flix's launch of airport-shuttle services in markets such as Sweden, as well as its long-distance bus routes serving airports. Read More
Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
By Abby Crotty | January 6, 2026
The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026
Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More
Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
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Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025
As traveler values shift and sustainability, accessibility and resilience move higher on the agenda, mobility itself is becoming a defining part of the travel experience.   Read More
Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
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Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
By Abby Crotty | December 22, 2025
Lyft and Uber announced separate partnerships with Beijing-based Baidu over the summer. Read More
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2025
PhocusWire names its 2025 newsmakers, spotlighting the companies and individuals behind the most significant moves. Read More
How Europe’s rail renaissance is reshaping modern mobility
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How Europe’s rail renaissance is reshaping modern mobility
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2025
What was once viewed as a traditional, even old-fashioned, mode of transport is now being seen as the backbone of modern travel. Read More
Addressing current challenges and looming change in ground transportation
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Addressing current challenges and looming change in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | December 9, 2025
Mozio's Nicole Kerr and SilverRail's Cameron Jones weighed in on fragmentation in ground transportation and what the future looks like with AI. Read More
Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
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Copenhagen launches global tourism reward model, DestinationPay
By Abby Crotty | December 5, 2025
The program is an extension of CopenPay, which was initially launched in summer 2024 and expanded in May. Read More
Rethinking metasearch around exploration and inspiration
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Rethinking metasearch around exploration and inspiration
By PhocusWire | December 3, 2025
Skyscanner CEO Bryan Batista discussed the company's growth strategy, including the opportunities created through partnering with LLMs. Read More
Wayve acquires Quality Match to expand AI data capabilities
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Wayve acquires Quality Match to expand AI data capabilities
By Abby Crotty | December 1, 2025
The acquisition also bolsters Wayve’s presence in Germany, where it opened its Testing and Development Hub earlier this year. Read More
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