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FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR UKRAINIAN NATIONALS:

European rail and bus providers are offering free transportation to Ukrainian nationals from the following countries:

Poland:

Until 25 March 2022, Ukrainian nationals with a valid Ukrainian passport or government ID can travel for free with PKP Intercity.
More information can be found here (Polish).
Flixbus is offering free transportation within Poland to Ukrainian citizens with valid Ukrainian passports.
More information can be found here (English, Ukrainian and Polish).

Czech Republic:

Ukrainian citizens with valid Ukrainian passports can travel for free in the Czech Republic with Czech Railways.
More information can be found here (Polish, Ukrainian and English).

Germany:

Deutsche Bahn is offering free transportation to Ukrainian citizens from Poland to Germany (as far as Berlin).
More information can be found here (English, Ukrainian and German).
Read the official press release here (German).

SELECTED AS FINALIST OF ACCELER@TECH PORTUGAL

In April 2021, we were selected as one of 20 finalists of Acceler@tech Portugal orgainzed by Acredita Portugal and supported by Turismo de Portugal.
We look forward to the opportunities in Portugal, to improve travel and tourism in these unprecedented times.
ACELER@TECH in PORTUGAL is an international acceleration program aimed at creating and developing new businesses based on innovative and challenging ideas in the tourism sector.
The program aims to support the development of innovative projects in the areas of Tourism and travel that contribute to economic, social and environmental sustainability, adding new technologies and methods that help companies in the sector to move from traditional operating models to advanced technologies and processes.

We're very excited to work with new transportation companies, tourism organizations and sustainable projects in Portugal.
Our mission will as always be to increase the occupancy of already existing transportation and to create new on-demand routes connecting tourist points, airports, cities, towns, festivals and rural areas.

AWARDED THE SOLAR IMPULSE EFFICIENT SOLUTION LABEL

A certification that applies to products, processes and services which combine economic profitability and environmental sustainability. Launched by the explorer and pilot Bertrand Piccard following his solar flight around the world, its aim is to show world leaders that investing in clean technologies is an economic and industrial opportunity, as well as a necessity to limit climate change.

One of the first labels for positive impact businesses bringing together protection of the environment and financial viability verified through a strict assessment process conducted by independent Experts.
The Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions Label serves as a key contributor for decisive action on the environment.

SHUTTLE PLANET ATTENDING IMPACT CONNECTED CAR

In February 2019, we were invited to attend IMPACT connected car in Lublin, Poland.
As a marketplace for passenger transportation, our open platform for transportation and the hollistic approach we take offers endless opportunities for connectivity through the entire delivery chain in transportation.

IMPACT Connected Car is designed to give a boost to all parts of the value chain, including automotive startups and industry SMEs.
ICCar startups are invited to have a special place in the Connected Car Open Space, a new platform that brings together the Connected Car community.

WTM TOURISM EXPO LONDON

In November, WTM London signalled the conclusion of 2018 and the beginning of plans for 2019.
Representing 5 continents, transportation companies and tourist agencies from all over the world were offering an overwhelming selection of travel options. For the first time, together with our partners, we can truly say that we can get you anywhere.

As one of the largest events happening around tourism, WTM London brought us plenty of new insight and feedback from partners and new possibilities for us in new areas. Companies working in the area of tourism from all over the world showcased lands and lifestyles that plenty of us had never experienced before. We are delighted to be able to bring these services to our customers in 2019.

SHUTTLE PLANET AT CES

In January, CES marked the coming year with enthusiasm and motivation, uncovering hundreds of the world's most promising tech startups in Eureka Park – the marketplace presented by The National Science Foundation and Techstars.

Within the New Mobility Program, we have been selected as one of the top 5 startups to join CES in Las Vegas and been given a unique opportunity to meet incredible professionals and fellow entrepreneurs. Enthusiasm and motivation grow as we continue on with the program across the US in Detroit at NAIAS/Automobili-D and Chicago at the Connectory.

SHUTTLE PLANET INVITED TO BORN GLOBAL ISTANBUL

In the beginning of December, the Turkey Innovation and Entrepreneurship week was held in Istanbul. As part of the week, Born Global Istanbul hosted 60 national and 60 global entrepreneurs, giving them a chance to present themselves in front of the thousands of visitors.

Source: Born Global Istanbul

We are grateful for the given opportunity to be part of Born Global Istanbul as one of the 60 global startups and looking forward to writing success stories of the future.

KEY FEATURES OF SHUTTLE PLANET'S SERVICE

Have you ever wished to find a place where you can request and book transportation independent of a specific company and not spend hours on searching and comparing offers?

Source: Pixabay

As Shuttle Planet's platform has been developing, we had a couple of things in mind: cutting your transportation costs by offering you a shared ride and keeping the service professional and safe at the same time, creating an on-demand option to request transportation anywhere and anytime, creating a community and much more. Here are some key features of Shuttle Planet's platform:

Carpooling
Option to join scheduled rides
On-demand service (Scheduled or instant coming soon)
Easy-to-find multiple transportation options

Search by departure and arrival points and review listings or simply request a private or a shared »crowdsourced« transportation. Book it and enjoy the ride!

SHUTTLE PLANET AIMING FOR GLOBAL INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

We have been invited to participate in the New Mobility Program for international start-ups, organized by Sente.link International Accelerator. Starting with an intense 6-week program in Paris last month, we are now rapidly evolving into a company offering a sustainable and efficient future in the mobility industry.

Source: sente.link

As Sente.link founder, Serhat Cicekoglu said: ''This is an exciting group of international startups who have the potential to make a big impact on how people move within and between cities in a healthier, sustainable and more efficient way''.

As a marketplace utilising demand-responsive transportation techniques, we strive to offer borderless pre-arranged and on-demand road passenger transportation options and solve the problem of high prices.

We are excited to deliver solutions on the road travel market and have an opportunity to present our company at Autonomy in Paris at the same time.