US EditionUber to Expand Premium Offerings with Germany's Blacklane Acquisition
Uber's acquisition of Blacklane will enhance its Uber Elite premium service and expand its reach in the $547 million pre-booked executive travel market, pending approvals.
- On Monday, March 30, 2026, Uber Technologies announced an agreement to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur service Blacklane to accelerate its expansion into the premium and executive travel market.
- This acquisition complements the recent launch of Uber Elite, which offers luxury amenities and 24/7 phone support, currently operating in Los Angeles and San Francisco with New York City planned.
- Blacklane operates in major cities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America, having raised more than $100 million from investors including Sixt, Mercedes-Benz, and ALFAHIM.
- Financial terms remain undisclosed, though the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close by the end of 2026.
- Blacklane was valued at $547.32 million in October 2024 per PitchBook, positioning Uber to capture greater share of the fast-growing pre-booked, high-end transport market.
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Uber Acquires Germany's Blacklane to Strengthen Premium Ride-hailing Service Uber announced on the 30th (local time) that it is acquiring Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup, to strengthen its premium ride-hailing service. The acquisition price was not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close by the end of the year. Over the past 2...
Uber is acquiring Blacklane
The deal, financial terms undisclosed, expected to close by end of 2026, arrives weeks after Uber launched its own Uber Elite chauffeur service and positions the ride-hailing giant as a serious player in the corporate and executive travel segment. Uber has agreed to acquire Blacklane, the Berlin-founded global chauffeur platform, in a move that accelerates […] This story continues at The Next Web
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