Based in Berlin, and with hubs located in major cities across Australia, the U.S. and UAE, chauffeur app Blacklane is one of the transport industry’s biggest success stories. The company, which has…
Toyota Revs Up Flying Car Plans with $394m Joby Funding
Japanese automaker Toyota has invested $394 million in Joby, a Californian startup specializing in flying taxis. The 11-year-old tech firm, which boldly markets itself as an air-transportation-as-a-service, adds Toyota’s cash to a…
Uber’s London License Appeal Begins Today
Uber’s appeal to overturn a ban on its operation in London begins today. The hearing, which opens at Westminster magistrates court, is expected to last several days, and represents the latest chapter…
DiDi Makes Next Move in Ride-Hail ‘Game of Risk’ with Careem Investment
China’s DiDi Chuxing has made another big move in the global ride-hailing market, by partnering with Middle Eastern brand Careem. The Dubai-based firm claims to be present in 80 Middle Eastern cities,…
Is Uber on the Wane? Don’t Bet on it Yet
Earlier this week DiDi Chuxing and SoftBank plowed $2 billion into Grab, the largest ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, valuing it at around $6bn. “Markets everywhere are still at infancy stage with…