Uber has more than often been connected with controversy and trouble in Barcelona. Even though most people, at least in the startup ecosystem, most are waiting for the black cars to return. Now, eight months after Uber EATS was shut down in Barcelona, it looks like they're trying again. Right now, the company has five vacant positions in the city, and they're all by … [Read more...]
If Smart Cities Had IQ’s, Barcelona Would Be A Genius
Imagine your city with a 50 percent reduction in obesity, a 60 percent reduction in commute times, a 90 percent reduction in carbon emissions, and greatly enhanced innovation and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Sound too good to be true? Think again. “Smart Cities” save time, reduce pollution, provide economic advantages and improve overall quality of life. It is time to … [Read more...]
iContainers – The Southwest Airlines Of The Freight Transporting Closed €6 Million
The Barcelona-based startup iContainers just closed one of the biggest rounds in Barcelona this year, with a total of €6 million led by Serena Capital. The company has been called a lot of different names, the Uber, the Expedia, or the Southwest Airlines of freight transport. But all names aside, iContainer wants to make easier than ever to move a container of goods … [Read more...]
Cabify and Hailo Are Not Afraid of the Return of UBER in Spain
UBER recently announced that they'll shut down UberEats in Barcelona and move over to the VTC-model (private transportation with a driver). Exactly when they will start driving with this new model is unclear, but in an interview with El Español the general manager of UBER in Spain, Carles Loret admitted that they had moved too fast in the spanish market. The biggest player … [Read more...]
Understanding Spain’s War On Uber: Is it Progress or are they Cheating?
Uber is a P2P transport company that allows users to get in touch with drivers through an app in their phones and be picked up and dropped off just as a regular taxi would. No cash is exchanged in the actual transaction as everything is managed through Uber, and the company is the one who actually pays the driver afterwards. To some, it seems like a natural next step in … [Read more...]