Mobility

Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in push to expand global ground transport network

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Omio Group, a Berlin‑based multimodal traveltech scale‑up, has agreed to acquire Rail Europe, integrating its B2C booking platform, B2B distribution business and the Rome2Rio brand. The deal will give Omio access to Rail Europe’s network of travel agencies and operators in over 70 countries, expanding its rail ticket sales to 22 million tickets per year and strengthening its position in global ground transport.

Finland grants Bliq.ai approval to operate driverless vehicles on public roads

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Bliq.ai received regulatory approval in Finland to operate driverless vehicles on public roads, with initial deployments including safety drivers. The company upgrades existing vehicles with autonomous technology and plans to begin testing in Helsinki. Expansion from Tallinn to Helsinki is described as a natural next step for the startup.

Jetson Secures Historic Italian Certification for Jetson ONE eVTOL Aircraft

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Jetson achieved a regulatory milestone by securing certification for its Jetson ONE eVTOL as a non-experimental ultralight aircraft in Italy, enabling it to operate under existing recreational aviation laws. This certification, issued by Aero Club d’Italia (AeCI), aligns the Jetson ONE with ultralight helicopters and marks a breakthrough for eVTOL adoption in Europe.

Wayve to Test London Stock Exchange’s New Private Markets Platform with Employee Share Offering

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Wayve, a UK-based autonomous vehicle scaleup, will test the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) new private markets platform, Pisces, by selling shares via the system. The company previously raised $1.2 billion in February and $60 million in April from investors including Nvidia, Microsoft, and SoftBank.