Technology30 Mar 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Uber is buying Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its ‘Elite’ offering

Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which provides on-demand, black-car chauffeur services, as the ride-hail giant expands deeper into luxury and ex…

Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which provides on-demand, black-car chauffeur services, as the ride-hail giant expands deeper into luxury and executive travel services. It’s a notable exit for Blacklane, which was founded in 2011 and has raised more than $100 million to date from rental car company Sixt , Mercedes-Benz , and ALFAHIM, a conglomerate in the UAE. Uber said the acquisition still needs regulatory approvals, but expects it to close by the end of this year. The tw…

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