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. 

qtrip-new-ota
News / Online
Industry veteran launches new boutique OTA
By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2020
Industry veteran Jeff Klee is launching a new online travel agency, Qtrip, that will eventually replace his original site, CheapAir. Read More
Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency
News / Distribution
Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2020
Travel companies and organizations have joined forces to take steps to reduce carbon emissions, while a report assesses the total impact of a holiday from transport to food. Read More
omio-north-america-launch
News / Distribution
Omio launches in North America with 20 partners, 23,000 routes
By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2020
Omio is adding routes in the United States and Canada to its multimodal transportation platform. Read More
makemytrip-trip-ideas
News / Online
MakeMyTrip takes next step in quest to become travel super app
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2020
MakeMyTrip now displays destination videos with booking links in its mobile apps, as part of its effort to be a travel super app. Read More
VIDEO: OAG on travel startups, access to data and connecting the dots for everyone
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: OAG on travel startups, access to data and connecting the dots for everyone
January 2, 2020
Data and travel are merging at a pace unlike anything the market has seen before - something that should excite every corner of the industry. Read More
VIDEO: Trip Ninja - Summit interview Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Trip Ninja - Summit interview Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2019
Trip Ninja is a provider in multi-city flight technology, working with online travel agencies to improve search and booking of air tickets.  Read More
REPORT: Growth in intermodal transport
From Our Partners / Distribution
REPORT: Growth in intermodal transport
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2019
In this report, produced in association with FromAtoB, we look at the factors driving growth in intermodal transport as well as the hurdles yet to overcome. Read More
The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
News / Online
The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
By PhocusWire | December 27, 2019
Over the course of the last 12 months we have recorded over 150 interviews on camera, spanning four events and including one-to-one interviews, panels, innovator profiles and special episodes... Read More
Road.Travel in-car
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Road.Travel integrates the travel industry with connected cars
By Steven Lerner | December 20, 2019
Road.Travel is a planner and marketplace for complex itineraries that allows users to personalize and book self-guided trips. Read More
VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019
Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine. Read More
VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Stasher - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019
Explore how this platform was scaled for luggage storage globally, connecting travelers with local businesses. Read More
VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019
Travelers from all around the world are now able to store their luggage in shops, restaurants and hotels (Nannies) in order to fully enjoy their trip. Read More
may mobility toyota funding
News / Startups
Toyota backs autonomous shuttle service May Mobility with $50M investment
By Steven Lerner | December 5, 2019
The Toyota Motor Corporation is leading a $50 million Series B round into autonomous transportation-as-a-service startup May Mobility. Read More
paytm bus tickets india
News / Online
India's Paytm finances bus ticketing tech firm Infinity
By Steven Lerner | December 4, 2019
The partnership will bolster Paytm's payments and ticketing technology solutions for bus operators. Read More
amazon-redbus-india-partnership
News / Online
Amazon expands travel offerings in India with RedBus partnership
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019
Amazon in India is adding bus ticketing through a partnership with RedBus. Read More
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