Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts
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Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts
"This partnership marks a significant milestone in Blacklane's next chapter and is a powerful step-change in introducing our service to new markets globally."
"Currently, Blacklane is available in at least 500 cities across more than 60 countries, offering on-demand chauffeur hailing and long-distance rides."
"Uber's acquisition of Blacklane comes several weeks after it launched Uber Elite as an invite-only service for its luxury ride experience."
Uber has acquired Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup specializing in chauffeur services, aiming to enhance its presence in the luxury travel sector. Blacklane connects travelers with local chauffeur services and operates in over 500 cities across 60 countries. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval and is expected to finalize by the end of 2026. Blacklane offers various services, including long-distance rides and airport pickups. This acquisition follows Uber's launch of its Elite program, which provides a luxury ride experience.
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