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Top 23 Public Transportation Startups to Watch in 2026

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The public transportation sector is seeing changes across the globe, from ride sharing apps to electric buses. Companies are tackling everything from daily commutes to international travel.

Firms range from heavily funded operations like Careem, with $771.7M raised for its Middle East super app, to more focused startups. BasiGo, for instance, is introducing electric buses to Kenya through a pay as you drive model.

Below is our list of 23 Public Transportation startups worth keeping an eye on.

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May Mobility develops autonomous driving technology and operates its own fleets of self-driving vehicles for public transportation. Their services are designed to supplement existing transit systems, making transportation safer and more accessible within communities.

HeadquartersAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersAlisyn Malek, Edwin Olson, Steve Vozar
Funding Amount$309.6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsY Combinator, SV Angel, Liquid 2 Ventures, Toyota Motor, Palm Drive Capital

Careem built the go-to "Everything App" for the Middle East, combining services for transportation, food delivery, and payments. Their platform allows users to hail rides, order groceries, and manage finances all from a single application.

HeadquartersDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Year Founded2012
FoundersAbdulla Elyas, Magnus Olsson, Mudassir Sheikha
Funding Amount$771.7M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsSTV, Coatue, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Rakuten, BECO Capital

Avelo Airlines operates a budget airline focused on making air travel more affordable and convenient. They achieve this by flying to and from smaller, secondary airports, which helps customers save money and avoid the hassle of major hubs.

HeadquartersHouston, Texas, United States
Year Founded2020
FoundersAndrew Levy
Funding Amount$175.2M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsMorgan Stanley Tactical Value

BasiGo provides electric buses to public transport operators through a flexible Pay-As-You-Drive model. Their comprehensive service includes the bus, charging infrastructure, and maintenance, designed to help operators easily switch from diesel to electric.

HeadquartersNairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Year Founded2021
FoundersJit Bhattacharya, Jonathan Green
Funding Amount$63.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsSBI Investment, U.S. International Development Finance Corp, Novastar Ventures, Third Derivative, Moxxie Ventures

Voi operates a shared micromobility service, offering e-scooters and e-bikes for rent in more than 150 cities. The company provides a sustainable and convenient transportation alternative for urban residents through its mobile app.

HeadquartersStockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Year Founded2018
FoundersAdam Jafer, Douglas Stark, Fredrik Hjelm, Johan Pietilä Holmner, Keith Richman
Funding Amount$595.3M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsCreandum, LocalGlobe, JME Ventures, The Raine Group, Balderton Capital

GreenCell Mobility offers shared e-mobility solutions designed to make public transportation cleaner and more affordable. They operate a growing fleet of electric buses, providing on-demand and scheduled services for cities.

HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Year Founded2019
FoundersAshok Agarwal
Funding Amount$501.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsInternational Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, REC

The team at Mumbai International Airport Limited operates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, one of India's busiest hubs for domestic and international travel. This major gateway into the country is recognized for its operational efficiency as one of the world's busiest single-runway airports.

HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Year Founded2006
Founders
Funding Amount$750M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsBlackRock, Apollo, Standard Chartered Bank, MetLife, FWD Hong Kong

Buupass developed a digital ticketing platform that allows travelers in Kenya to search, compare, and book bus tickets online. By partnering with a large network of transport operators, they have become the country's market leader for digitizing public transportation.

HeadquartersNairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Year Founded2016
FoundersIman Cooper, Sonia Kabra, Wyclife Omondi
Funding Amount$2.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsRenew Capital, Google for Startups, 54 Collective, Bosch, daba

Optibus builds an AI-powered SaaS platform for planning and operating public transportation. Their end-to-end software helps transit agencies optimize routes, scheduling, and daily operations to make public transit more efficient and reliable.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2014
FoundersAmos Haggiag, Eitan Yanovsky, Gady Shlasky
Funding Amount$260M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Alibaba Group, Tencent, New Era Capital Partners

Wayla operates an urban van-pooling service that enhances transportation in cities. Their platform offers shared rides designed to lower environmental impact and improve the daily commute.

HeadquartersMilan, Lombardia, Italy
Year Founded2023
FoundersAlessandro Villa, Carlo Bettini, Mario Ferretti, Niccolò Ferrari
Funding Amount€2M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
Top InvestorsCarrani Tours, Moffu Labs, MobilityUP, Sullivan Ventures, Luca La Mesa

13 Additional Public Transportation Startups Worth Following

Those top 10 companies are just a small slice of what’s happening in public transportation. Many other founders are building new tools for mobility and logistics, and together they've raised hundreds of millions to grow.

Some are new to the scene, while others are established players with decades of experience. Below is a look at the other startups that are helping to reshape how we travel.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Asia Mobiliti logo Asia MobilitiData2018MYR5M
Trafi logo TrafiMedia2013€13.9MSeries B
YinLong Group logo YinLong GroupMobility2008$432MUndisclosed
Volt Lines logo Volt LinesMobility2017$7.7MVenture Round
Ecov - logo Ecov -Media2014€27.5MSeries A
Turnit logo TurnitMobility2015€5.1MVenture Round
Hipot logo HipotLogistics2021CN¥450MSeries A
Zeabuz logo ZeabuzMobility2019$2.3MSeed
Wetaxi logo WetaxiMedia2017€5.3MVenture Round
Ecovelo logo EcoveloSports2013€2MVenture Round
FLYONE logo FLYONEMobility2016
PTV Group logo PTV GroupLogistics1979
Südostbahn logo SüdostbahnLogistics2001

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