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. 

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
Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
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Pulse check: Industry stakeholders' top concerns and sources of optimism
By Morgan Hines | November 25, 2025
At The Phocuswright Conference, PhocusWire spoke to industry leaders to get a sense of what they’re feeling optimistic and concerned about. Read More
How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
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How VPNs create exceptional guest experiences and generate new revenue
By Norton | November 20, 2025
VPN technology can address key security pain points for travelers, helps improve the guest experience and can provide significant business benefits for the hospitality industry. Read More
Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
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Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
The OTA said inbound travel bookings increased 100% in Q3 compared with the same period in 2024. Read More
Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
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Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The payment option is available when paying for Booking.com accommodations, and the companies plan to expand to flights and cars. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2025
 Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.   Read More
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