Multimodal

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the multimodal sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

News / Distribution

“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration

By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024

Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration. Read More

News / Distribution

Uber adds shared rides and train booking in Spain

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024

Uber said the UberX Share service is the evolution of a carpooling initiative it has had in the United States and some cities across Europe, including Paris and Stockholm, for a number of years. Read More

News / Technology

How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers

By Morgan Hines | April 26, 2024

Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism. Read More

News / Online

BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth

By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024

Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use this new funding to extend its multimodal strategy. Read More

News / Online

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future

By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023

Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More

News / Technology

South Korean mobility platform introduces AI-based revamp

By Derek Catron | September 6, 2023

Tmap Mobility new navigation app integrates services that range from searching public transportation routes to booking restaurants and hotels. Read More

News / Online

The opportunities ahead for ground transportation in the travel industry

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2023

Mozio CEO Nicole Forson and SilverRail co-founder and CEO Aaron Gowell discuss how innovation and collaboration can play a role in creating more - and better - opportunities for door-to-door ground... Read More

News / Online

Transport experts discuss multimodal dream, super apps, short-haul flights ban

By Derek Catron | June 23, 2023

The panel discussion at Phocuswright Europe also spoke about air taxis and the challenges of connecting travelers on the “last mile” of their journey. Read More

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News / Online

Multimodality app could launch in Europe in 2024

By Kathryn Walson | March 22, 2023

Along with enabling bookings of flights, trains, buses and more, the solution would share data across suppliers to manage travel disruption. Read More

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News / Startups

Vipper lands €2M for multimodal platform development

By Linda Fox | February 6, 2023

Vipper, founded in 2018, aims to simplify the booking of rail, bus and flight tickets on one platform. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Two ways airlines might increase revenue

By Peer Winter - 777 Travel Tech | January 27, 2023

Airlines need new tactics and thinking beyond their core markets to find new sources of revenue and take advantage of travel demand. Read More

News / Online

How Google and Uber influence ground transportation

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022

SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective. Read More