Source: The Verge
Summary
Airbnb has partnered with Welcome Pickups to offer users the option to book a private car service during their trip. The service will be available in select cities. According to Airbnb, this will provide a more seamless travel experience for users. Welcome Pickups is a transportation company that specializes in airport pickups and drop-offs. The partnership aims to expand Airbnb’s offerings beyond just accommodations.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Airbnb is expanding its services to include private car bookings through Welcome Pickups. Because what every traveler needs is another thing to book through Airbnb. The company is really pushing the “seamless travel experience” angle. Meanwhile, users will still have to navigate the app to book the service. Airbnb is essentially rebranding a private car service as a “travel experience”.
Author: Evan Null
