Uber has agreed to acquire\u00a0Blacklane, a Berlin\u2011based premium chauffeur service, as it pushes deeper into luxury and executive\u2011grade travel. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. <\/p>\n
Once complete, the deal will bolster Uber\u2019s growing portfolio of planned, high\u2011quality transport services, including\u00a0Uber Reserve\u00a0and the recently announced\u00a0Uber Elite\u00a0offering.<\/p>\n
Blacklane positions itself as a global chauffeur platform focused on\u00a0premium, reliable, and more sustainable travel, offering\u00a0airport transfers, long\u2011distance city\u2011to\u2011city rides, and hourly bookings\u00a0for both business and leisure travellers. The company operates in\u00a0more than 500 cities across over 60 countries, working with independent local chauffeur partners through its app and web\u2011based booking platform. <\/p>\n
Blacklane is already used by many large global companies for executive and corporate travel, which makes it a natural fit as Uber expands beyond daily rides into higher\u2011end mobility.<\/p>\n
Uber has said that\u00a0premium travel\u00a0is one of the fastest\u2011growing parts of its business. Demand for\u00a0planned, pre\u2011booked, and higher\u2011quality transport services\u00a0has been rising, particularly via its\u00a0Uber Reserve\u00a0product, which allows users to book rides in advance. By integrating Blacklane\u2019s chauffeur\u2011service infrastructure, Uber aims to strengthen its foothold in the\u00a0chauffeur\u2011driven, high\u2011end segment, giving customers more choice from everyday commutes to luxury airport and intercity trips.<\/p>\n