Uber is acquiring Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup offering on-demand black-car chauffeur services, to enhance its luxury and executive travel services.
Founded in 2011, Blacklane has raised over $100 million from Sixt, Mercedes-Benz, and UAE’s ALFAHIM. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to finalize by year’s end, with no financial terms disclosed.
This follows Uber’s recent launch of Uber Elite, a service combining chauffeur offerings and luxury amenities in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans for New York City. Blacklane operates globally in major cities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America.