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. 

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
InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020
Jeff Katz has plenty to say about his new comrade Cory Garner but, as many will know, the Orbitz founder and former-airline exec always has a range of views on many other aspects of the industry. Read More
Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel
News / Technology
Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel
By Jill Menze | September 16, 2020
For ground transportation providers, COVID-19 is accelerating the need for both simple touch-free technology as well as more advanced solutions to rebuild traveler confidence and restore revenues. Read More
Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism
News / Distribution
Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020
Travel companies and tourism organizations are devising various initiatives to bring back travelers in recent months. It's not just lip service, but a collaborative effort by all parties. Read More
Toyota launches Woven Capital, an $800M investment fund geared toward mobility
News / Technology
Toyota launches Woven Capital, an $800M investment fund geared toward mobility
By Jill Menze | September 14, 2020
The global investment fund will support growth-stage companies developing technologies and business models in areas including autonomous mobility, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning,... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 41 - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 41 - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2020
David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May discuss the emergence and growth of carpooling platforms with the CEO and co-founder of one of that sector's leading brands, BlaBlaCar. Read More
VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Prontopia supports city resilience with a platform that makes travel stress free, and helps seniors live safely at home. Read More
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
News / Online
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
We discuss tactics around what agencies need from tech providers and then cover the need for state support in helping the industry get back on its feet and the fate of the ski sector (pertinent for one... Read More
VIDEO: Iomob - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Iomob - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Iomob is building the Internet of Mobility (IoM): Enabling users of any IOM-connected app to discover, route, book and pay for any IOM-connected mobility device (public, private, shared, autonomous). Read More
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