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RideScout Acquires GlobeSherpa to Advance Mobile Payment and Ticketing
RideScout, the leading mobile app that allows users to search and
compare ground transportation options on demand, today announced they
have acquired GlobeSherpa, a market leader in mobile solutions for
public transportation with mobile book-and-pay ticketing in several
major US markets, such as Portland, San Francisco and Chicago. Terms of
the agreement were not disclosed, and the transactions were completed on
June 29, 2015.
With the integration of GlobeSherpa's transit mobile ticketing
technology, RideScout is making significant advancements with their
access, booking, and payment options. Together, the companies will offer
comprehensive solutions for an integrated mobility ecosystem, including:
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Multiple transportation options accessed through one platform, with
booking and payment integrated to allow for a seamless experience.
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Critical last-mile transportation connectivity for commuters and
public transit riders.
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Mobility packages to incentivize people to use a variety of
transportation providers.
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Back-office analytics and tools for service providers to achieve
efficiencies in operation.
"As the transportation landscape becomes more crowded, both the user and
mobility service providers are looking for a more seamless experience,"
said RideScout Co-Founder and CEO Joseph Kopser. "Integrating mobile
ticketing for public and private transportation is critical as we
continue to innovate on a central platform for booking, payment, and
access to all services. We are thrilled to welcome GlobeSherpa into the
RideScout family and, together, shape transportation for the 21st
Century."
As RideScout begins to integrate GlobeSherpa's technology, users will be
able to see all transportation options on their mobile device, select
the one they want, and pay for the ride, or access it with just a few
taps. GlobeSherpa will also continue to bring mobile ticketing to
transit agencies across the US and beyond.
"RideScout has established a brand and technology that embodies the
future of transportation," said GlobeSherpa CEO and Co-Founder Nat
Parker. "By bringing our teams together, GlobeSherpa is positioned to
have the resources and scale to deliver comprehensive solutions that
advance our vision for an integrated commute - where access to
information, payment, and mobility services are organized intelligently
on your mobile device."
GlobeSherpa is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of RideScout, with
operations remaining in Portland, Oregon. CEO Nat Parker will continue
to lead the company with current staff. This new partnership gives
GlobeSherpa added resources and capabilities to expand in North America
and internationally.
RideScout is led by CEO Joseph Kopser and COO Craig Cummings, who
founded the company in 2011. Offering more than 300 mobility providers
for users to choose from a one-stop mobile application, RideScout is
available in 69 cities in North America.
For more information, please visit www.ridescout.com/GlobeSherpa.
Link to Live-Stream Press Conference at 11.30 a.m. PT: http://ride.sc/OZGyb Link
to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uW_AedhNtk
About RideScout
RideScout is a technology platform that aggregates transportation
options on its free iOS and Android (News - Alert) apps and, utilizing predictive
technology, helps users get around cities faster and smarter. RideScout
shows users transit, taxi, ride share, car share, bike share, carpool,
walking, biking, driving and parking in one view, with real-time transit
departures and traffic integration. The company is based in Austin,
Texas with satellite offices in Washington, DC, San Francisco and
Chicago. RideScout is a company within moovel GmbH, a subsidiary of
Daimler AG.
About GlobeSherpa
GlobeSherpa provides a secure, mobile payment platform for transit
systems interested in moving to open payments, open data, and mobile
fare collection with minimal infrastructure investment. GlobeSherpa is
developing next generation mobile technologies using NFC and Bluetooth
Low Energy and is integrating those with our robust back-office business
intelligence software to reduce the cost of fare collections and improve
operations for transit.
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