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Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts
Uber is acquiring Blacklane, a Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app, to expand its presence in the luxury travel sector. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close by the end of 2026, will integrate Blacklane's global network of independent chauffeur services into Uber's offerings. This move follows Uber's recent launch of its own invite-only luxury service, Uber Elite.