Ground Transportation Month

News / Technology

PhocusWire's theme months for 2019 - all in one place

By PhocusWire | December 2, 2019

This year we continued our coverage on key trends and added regions into the mix on our theme months. Here are the highlights from those months. Read More

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Interview / Online

Sounding Off: There's nothing wrong with being smart about investment cash

By PhocusWire | March 29, 2019

As unprofitable Lyft secures its multi-billion valuation IPO, startups in ground transportation and elsewhere should reflect on what their own strategy does for them. Read More

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Why a women-only ride-share app opted for crowdfunding (after kickback from male VCs)

By Jill Menze | March 29, 2019

Dismissed by male venture capitalists, Australian company Shebah has nearly hit its funding goal of $3 million through crowdfunding. Read More

Interview / Online

Q&A: Figuring out a role in a mega-funded world of ground transportation

By Kevin May | March 28, 2019

The focus tends to go to ground transportation brands that have raised multimillion (even billion level) dollar investment rounds, so how do smaller players compete? Read More

News / Online

Uber eyes Middle East with $3.1B acquisition of Careem

By Kevin May | March 26, 2019

The purchase price will be split between $1.4 billion in cash and $1.7 billion in convertible notes, Uber said when confirming the acquisition this week. Read More

News / Technology

Mobile technology, customer acquisition among top challenges for ground transit operators

By Jill Menze | March 26, 2019

According to a survey from CellPoint Mobile, ground transit operators in the United States are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for a seamless, mobile-first transportation experience. Read More

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News / Distribution

Lufthansa Innovation Hub offers rewards via RYDES app

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils RYDES mobility application, rewarding consumers for public transport trips as well as intercity services. Read More

News / Distribution

Ground innovation, part 4: Getting onboard the rail (r)evolution

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

In the final part of our series on ground transportation, we look at the development of rail technology and distribution. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: The autonomous option may not be the one chosen

By PhocusWire | March 22, 2019

Second-guessing consumer behavior, especially when it comes to the introduction of new technology, is often fraught with problems. Read More

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Opinion / Technology

Rental car companies need to evolve now, or they will die

By Rob Cosentino - Epsilon | March 22, 2019

Similar to other industries, there is a need for evolution by both traditional car rental companies and rideshare services to stay competitive. Read More

News / Online

Welcome Pickups speeds off with €3.3M to grow "holistic" in-destination service

By Jill Menze | March 22, 2019

The Athens, Greece-based company will use the funds to build a traveler app and grow its team and partnerships. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The effect of IPOs on transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft

By Dave Kilduff - Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide | March 19, 2019

There's good disruption and bad, and plenty of corporate travel buyers will argue whether the disruption in ground transportation by transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft has been good or... Read More

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News / Technology

Ground innovation, part 3: A driverless future in travel and tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2019

In the third part of our series on ground transportation we consider the impact of autonomous vehicles on the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Drivezy eyes $100M investment round and international growth

By Kevin May | March 15, 2019

The round will bring its total to-date in the region of £250 million, through a combination of debt financing and a recent round in late-2018 of $20 million. Read More

Interview / Online

In the Big Chair - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2019

BlaBlaCar is an online marketplace for carpooling. Founded in France is 2006, it has since grown to cover additional markets and has widened its offerings to other transport modes. Read More

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