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Mobility platforms target festival, tourism demand to monetise movement data
With the May holiday period approaching, mobility platforms in South Korea are expanding into festivals and tourism to monetise accumulated movement data and user bases. Companies are linking data to local government event operations, shuttle services and foreign tourist group travel. TMAP Mobility is applying an AI festival-movement solution to a horticulture expo, while Kakao T Shuttle is adding event routes. Socar is running discounts in depopulating areas, and Whistle is expanding parking enforcement alerts.
Industry
Uber takeover rumor swirls around Kakao Mobility as Tesla launches six-seat Model Y L
Questions over business expansion and possible governance changes at Kakao Mobility have surfaced at the same time. As talk emerges of Uber taking management control, Kakao Mobility has continued a profitability improvement trend with operating profit rising for a third straight year. Uber Taxi launched its Premier Van service to target demand for large-vehicle ride-hailing. Tesla is strengthening its push across products, software and services, including introducing a long-wheelbase, three-row six-seat Model Y L in South Korea.
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Uber Taxi launches premium van service for up to five passengers
Uber Taxi said on Tuesday it launched a premium mobility service, Premier Van, targeting rising demand from family travellers and for golf and airport trips. The service starts in Seoul and will expand to other regions in stages. The van seats up to 5 passengers and can carry 4 30-inch suitcases. It uses a pre-confirmed fare with no changes for traffic or route shifts, though destination changes may alter the fare.