"Uber" buys chauffeur service "Blacklane"

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 09.04.2026

"Uber" takes over the Berlin start-up "Blacklane", further expanding its chauffeur services via app. The aim is to offer a premium service to affluent travelers.

The US vehicle service provider "Uber" takes over the Berlin start-up "Blacklane" and thus enters the market for premium rides and business trips.