Uber and Blacklane announced an agreement for Uber to acquire the chauffeured transportation provider, as Uber continues its expansion into luxury and executive travel. Founded in Berlin in 2011, Blacklane operates in over 500 cities across more than 60 countries.

Executive travel is a fast-growing segment of Uber’s business, according to the announcement, driven by strong demand for planned, high-quality transport services. Pre-booked Uber Reserve trips in particular have become one of the fastest-growing parts of Uber’s mobility business.

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. After the transaction is complete, said the announcement, the acquisition of Blacklane will further accelerate Uber’s recently announced move into the chauffeur sector with Uber Elite.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said, “Premium travel is one of the most exciting growth areas of Uber’s business.” He continued, “We want to offer the widest selection of options to meet our riders where they are: from the everyday commute to luxury rides.”

Jens Wohltorf, CEO of Blacklane, said, “Fifteen years after our vision to make premium travel frictionless, we are bringing luxury hospitality expertise to Uber as a leading player in mobility.” This partnership, he said, “marks a significant milestone in Blacklane’s next chapter and is a powerful step-change in introducing our service to new markets globally.”