Uber will acquire the luxury chauffeur service provider Blacklane as part of its expansion into luxury and executive travel.
Blacklane, with operations in over 60 countries and 500 cities, connects guests worldwide with independent local luxury chauffeur services via an app and web booking platform.
The acquisition of Blacklane is expected to accelerate the development of Uber’s new Uber Elite sector, with expanded luxury services and specialist knowledge, while Uber’s global scale and technology will deliver a platform for Blacklane’s growth.
The acquisition is subject to the receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of 2026.
“Premium travel is one of the most exciting growth areas of Uber’s business. We want to offer the widest selection of options to meet our riders where they are: from the everyday commute to luxury rides. We’re incredibly impressed by what Blacklane has built and we’re eager to work with them to amplify how we deliver truly exceptional service to more people in cities around the world,” said Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi.
