Catalonia’s regional government in Spain has agreed new rules to regulate the vehicle for hire (VTCs) sector that will require ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Cabify to substantially change how they operate in Barcelona and other local cities as soon as this week. The changes have been agreed by decree, ahead of a planned […]
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‘Anti-Uber’ taxi strikes kick off again in Spain
Taxi drivers in major cities in Spain are on strike again to apply pressure for more stringent regulations to control app rivals such as Uber and Cabify which they view as unfair competition. In Barcelona the taxi sector called an indefinite strike on Friday, using their vehicles to block Gran Vía in the Catalan capital, […]
View More ‘Anti-Uber’ taxi strikes kick off again in SpainTesting times for second wave scooter startups
Investors are still pouring millions into scooter startups, albeit sometimes at flat valuations. At the same time a little cash is flowing the other way, in cases where cities have realized the importance of prioritizing the needs of the local environment and its citizens, over and above the ambitions of VCs for a swift and lucrative […]
View More Testing times for second wave scooter startupsMr Jeff bags $12M Series A to replace trips to the laundromat
If you thought the on-demand laundry space had run out of startup steam here’s a bit of a conditioner: Madrid-based startup, Mr Jeff, has bagged a $12M Series A, led by All Iron Ventures. The 2016-founded firm currently offers home laundry and dry cleaning services, including on-demand and monthly subscription options, in seven countries, with […]
View More Mr Jeff bags $12M Series A to replace trips to the laundromatBadi gets $30M for AI-aided room rentals
Should you let AI help you pick your roommates? Barcelona-based urban room rental startup Badi thinks so, and it’s just closed a $30M Series B funding round less than a year after a $10M Series A — suggesting algorithm-aided matchmaking is resonating with its target Millennial(ish) ‘Generation Rent’ demographic, as they hunt for their next flatmate. […]
View More Badi gets $30M for AI-aided room rentalsAmazon warehouse workers in Europe stage ‘we are not robots’ protests
Amazon warehouse workers in several countries in Europe are protesting over what they claim are inhuman working conditions which treat people like robots. It’s the latest in a series of worker actions this year. They’ve timed the latest protest for Black Friday, one of the busiest annual shopping days online as retailers slash prices and heavily […]
View More Amazon warehouse workers in Europe stage ‘we are not robots’ protestsFintonic users offered 0% interest on Amazon.es purchases
Personal finance management app maker Fintonic has teamed up with ecommerce behemoth Amazon to offer users in Spain interest free purchases on the local Amazon .es marketplace. The 0% finance offer is being timed to coincide with the annual Black Friday shopping fest that kicks off later this month. Qualifying Fintonic users can apply for Amazon Gift […]
View More Fintonic users offered 0% interest on Amazon.es purchasesA tale of two scooter cities
The kids in Madrid’s El Retiro Park are loving their new on-demand joyriding toys. Lime launched its scooters in the Spanish capital this summer. Spending a weekend in the city center last month the craze was impossible to miss. Scooters parked in clusters vying for pay-to-play time. Sometimes lined up tidily. All too often not. […]
View More A tale of two scooter citiesLatin America is the next stage in the race for dominance in the ride-hailing market
Nathan Lustig Contributor Nathan Lustig is an entrepreneur and managing partner at Magma Partners, a seed-stage investment fund in Santiago, Chile. More posts by this contributor Latin America’s Groupon Mafia A new era for startup investing in Latin America As the number of competitors in the ride-hailing industry dwindles, geographic expansion is emerging as the […]
View More Latin America is the next stage in the race for dominance in the ride-hailing marketSpanish ‘anti-Uber’ taxi strike ends after government agrees new regulation
A national six-day taxi driver strike in Spain has ended after the government agreed to pass regulation that will allow the country’s autonomous communities to cap the number of private hire vehicle permits within their cities. The VTC licenses are used by Uber and local ride-hailing rival Cabify to offer professional driver services in the country. […]
View More Spanish ‘anti-Uber’ taxi strike ends after government agrees new regulationEventbrite acquires Spanish ticketing platform Ticketea
Eventbrite has been shopping again in Europe — announcing today that it’s picked up Spanish ticketing firm, Ticketea. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The Madrid-based events discovery and ticketing platform lets people find and book tickets for a variety of live experiences — including festivals, concerts and performing arts shows. It focuses on […]
View More Eventbrite acquires Spanish ticketing platform TicketeaTravelling to Madrid? Here are some of the best spots off the beaten path
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With its beautiful architecture, lively culture, and delicious cuisine, few cities can compare to the wonders that can be found in Madrid. And while locations like the Prado museum, Retiro park, and Royal Palace usually top visitors’ bucket list, oftentimes it’s the lesser-known spots that create the richest experiences.
In the spirit of channelling our inner wanderlust, we set out to discover the best places in Madrid that fly under the radar. This isn’t your ordinary travel guide: read on to discover our picks for some of the best things to do, see, and eat in Madrid — and experience the city like a true Madrileño. Read more…
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