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 / Technology

Journera secures Amadeus as new investor

By Kevin May | October 29, 2020

The undisclosed backing comes four months after the U.S.-based company raised $11.6 million in a Series B round. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Beyond travel and what's next for a decimated industry

By Kevin May | October 28, 2020

Travel companies are responding to new demands during the pandemic and beyond, with a close eye on how the situation is constantly evolving. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How the coronavirus gave QR codes a major role in travel

By Sooho Choi - Publicis Sapient | October 28, 2020

QR codes hold even more potential as they have become an essential and welcomed tool for travel and hospitality brands, in particular, helping the industry get back on its feet in the face of adversity. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Travelport CEO Greg Webb on recovery and reality of NDC

By Kevin May | October 27, 2020

It's been quite a first year or so at the helm of Travelport for its CEO Greg Webb. But he already has some firm views on what works and what doesn't for the distribution and tech business. Read More

News / Online

WEBINAR REPLAY! 10 traveler trends for 2021 planning (hint: 5 are not COVID-related)

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2020

PhocusWire teams up with Sojern to dig into our survey results on consumers' sentiments and attitudes toward upcoming travel, and explore how it impacts their trip planning, shopping, and booking... Read More

News / Startups

DANCE rides off with €15M in Series A funding

By Linda Fox | October 23, 2020

The Berlin, Germany-based startup, which launched its pilot program three months ago, plans to expand initially across Europe and in the U.S. further down the road. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 47 - Brad Bao of Lime

By PhocusWire | October 22, 2020

Lime is on a mission to overhaul the way people think about urban mobility, whether it's with bikes or scooters, commuting or leisure. Brad Bao tells the story to PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak... Read More

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

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

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

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

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