Uber buys Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its ‘Elite’ offering

Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which offers ride-hailing services, as the ride-hailing giant expands into luxury and luxury services.

It is a popular release of Blacklane, which was launched in 2011 and is he was promoted More information than $100 million so far Sixt car rental company, Mercedes-Benzand ALFAHIM, a group in the UAE.

Uber said the takeover still needs regulatory approval, but expects it to close by the end of this year. The two companies did not disclose financial details of the deal.

The acquisition comes just a few weeks after Uber announced the launch of Uber Elite, which combines the service of drivers with several advanced features such as in-car services, meeting at airports, and 24/7 phone support. Uber Elite is starting small, only in Los Angeles and San Francisco, while New York City is close. Blacklane operates in major cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America.