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
RVshare raises $100M to expand peer-to-peer marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | October 22, 2020
RVshare, which has more than 100,000 recreational vehicles available for rent through its platform, says the funds will help it rapidly scale. Read More
Uber puts $150M into South Korean mobility partnership
News / Online
Uber puts $150M into South Korean mobility partnership
By Kevin May | October 20, 2020
T Map Mobility (SK Telecom's mobility wing) will integrate its network of drivers and mapping technology with Uber's ride-hailing platform. Read More
Big Tech is eyeing the travel industry again with autonomous vehicle push
Opinion / Technology
Big Tech is eyeing the travel industry again with autonomous vehicle push
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | October 20, 2020
If the OTAs don't get involved now, tourist ground transportation and vehicle-based sightseeing will be handed over to Big Tech and it won't ever come back to the OTA's collective sphere of influence on... Read More
SilverRail Technologies in management buyout from Expedia Group
News / Technology
SilverRail Technologies in management buyout from Expedia Group
By Kevin May | October 19, 2020
The SilverRail business is now wholly owned once again by the management team, and Expedia Group's strategic interest in rail is over, 3.5 years after the original deal. Read More
Empowering travel brands to optimize marketing during challenging times
From Our Partners / Online
Empowering travel brands to optimize marketing during challenging times
By Facebook | October 19, 2020
We take an in-depth look at lift studies and how travel brands in particular can use them to understand channel performance and inform budget decisions. Read More
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News / Online
Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020
Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability. Read More
Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
News / Technology
Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2020
How the tours and activities sector is evolving to a touchless future. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2020
At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination. Read More
Via acquires Fleetonomy, expands into logistics and delivery
News / Technology
Via acquires Fleetonomy, expands into logistics and delivery
By Jill Menze | October 12, 2020
Car-share service Via has acquired fleet-management software provider Fleetonomy in a bid to expand its footprint into logistics and delivery. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 45 - Jochen Engert of FlixBus
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 45 - Jochen Engert of FlixBus
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2020
From buses to now trains, FlixBus has grown quickly in its short history since 2011. The Germany-based company's co-founder and CEO tells the story to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More
Busbud raises 11M for expansion
News / Online
Busbud lands $12M investment, plots global expansion of bus ticket platform
By Kevin May | September 30, 2020
The Series C funds for the Canada-based company will be used to fuel technology development, further grow the team and accelerate geographic expansion. Read More
Debut pitch decks from Uber and Airbnb - everyone started somewhere
News / Online
Debut pitch decks from Uber and Airbnb - everyone started somewhere
By Kevin May | September 28, 2020
Like all startups, Airbnb and Uber had to persuade partners and investors to support their ideas with finance and agreements. So how did they do it? Read More
Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
News / Online
Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
By Kevin May | September 22, 2020
Uber will introduce Employee Group Rides and Business Charter services as pilots projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, before a full rollout later this year. Read More
Reevaluating travel risk through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion
Opinion / Online
Reevaluating travel risk through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion
By Rhiannon Parker - Intertek Cristal | September 22, 2020
Notably missing from the dialogue around diversity and inclusion in the travel industry is critically evaluating the way we manage travel-related risk and the lens through which it has traditionally... Read More
The travel forecast is uncertain, other than the presence of the cloud
From Our Partners / Distribution
The travel forecast is uncertain, other than the presence of the cloud
By George Dumitru - WBE.travel | September 21, 2020
We analyze why fixed costs when there is no revenue, or even the realistic prospect of an uplift in revenue, is kryptonite for SMEs in the travel industry. Read More
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