Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
Ground Transport
Stay on top of the innovations and shifts redefining how people move on the ground. TravelCapybara’s Ground Transport section covers the evolving landscape of mobility – from rail networks and intercity buses to car rentals, ride-sharing, and emerging electric and autonomous transport solutions. We track how infrastructure, sustainability goals, and digital platforms are transforming travel at street level. Whether you’re in the business of moving people or just planning your next journey, our insights help you navigate the fast-changing ground transport ecosystem.
Uber Launches Drift Experience for Travelers in Tokyo
Uber is launching Uber Drift in Tokyo, a limited travel experience that lets visitors ride shotgun with professional drivers at Japan’s Mobara Twin Circuit.
Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Adds Rome-Istanbul Route With Five-Day Luxury Rail Journey
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
La Dolce Vita Orient Express will launch a luxury Rome-Istanbul journey in October 2026, reviving one of Europe’s most storied rail routes with an Italian twist.
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Station as UAE Prepares for 2026 Rail Launch
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.
Vilnius Turns Pink as Lithuania’s Pink Soup Train Links Rail Travel and Food Tourism
By
Victoria Hayes
• 4 mins read
Lithuania’s Pink Soup Train is returning between Mockava and Vilnius, giving travelers from Poland a themed rail journey tied to the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest.
Uber and Click&Boat Bring Private Boat Bookings to Mediterranean Travelers This Summer
By
Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
Uber and Click&Boat are partnering to offer skippered boat rentals across Mediterranean destinations, making day trips on the water easier to book through the Uber app.
EU Proposes Single-Ticket Rules to Make Cross-Border Rail Travel Easier
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The European Commission has proposed new rules that would let passengers book multi-operator rail journeys as one ticket with stronger protections across the full trip.
Uber Expands Into Travel With Hotel Bookings and a Bigger Push to Become an Everyday Super App
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Uber is adding hotel bookings, vacation rentals, travel planning tools, and new in-app services as it pushes deeper into travel and strengthens the case for Uber One membership.
Leo Express Launches New Prague-Bratislava Rail Route With Talgo Trains
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Leo Express is launching a new Prague-Bratislava route at the end of April, using Talgo trains to strengthen cross-border rail links between the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Uber’s Blacklane Deal Signals a Bigger Push Into Premium Travel
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Uber’s planned acquisition of Blacklane shows how ground transport is splitting into clearer service tiers. The deal gives Uber a stronger foothold in chauffeur and executive travel, where reliability and pre-booked service matter more than instant pickup.
Uber, Pony.ai and Verne Pick Zagreb for Europe’s Robotaxi Debut
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Uber’s latest autonomous partnership is less about a single city launch than about testing whether its marketplace model can work in Europe’s tighter regulatory environment. Starting in Zagreb gives the group a manageable entry point, but the bigger question is whether the model can scale across borders.
Uber Expands Women Driver Matching Option Nationwide in the U.S.
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Uber has launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers in the United States to match with each other. The option aims to address safety concerns while giving users more control over their ride preferences.
Uber and Joby Prepare to Launch Electric Air Taxis in Dubai
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
Uber and Joby Aviation plan to launch electric air taxi services in Dubai, allowing riders to book flights directly through the Uber app.
Rail Chaos Hits South-East England After Derailment and Signalling Failures
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
A train derailment in south London and a major signalling fault triggered widespread rail disruption across south-east England, prompting a rare “do not travel” warning for passengers.