(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is strengthening its ground-transportation offerings through a new integration with SmartRyde, the Japan-based airport transfer specialist whose services span more than 1,000 airports worldwide, according to recent news. As one of the travel industry’s most widely used technology platforms, Amadeus will now enable travel sellers to access SmartRyde’s pre-booked airport transfer options directly within Amadeus Transfers, creating a more seamless way to bundle flights, hotels, and ground transport in a single booking flow.
The rollout begins in Japan and South Korea, where travelers will gain access to pre-arranged, door-to-door rides designed to remove one of the most stressful elements of international travel: navigating airport transportation upon arrival. With upfront pricing, reliable service options ranging from standard vehicles to premium chauffeur cars, and instant confirmation, the partnership aims to streamline the journey from leaving home to hotel check-in.
For travel sellers using the Amadeus Travel Platform, the integration means simple access to SmartRyde’s full range of services, supported by real-time availability and transparent pricing. SmartRyde CEO Sota Kimura noted that the collaboration enhances the ability of travel agents to deliver a full-service experience, while Amadeus VP for Mobility and Travel Protection Peter Altmann emphasized the company’s broader mission to connect every stage of the traveler journey and provide greater choice and convenience across the ecosystem.
Founded in 2017, SmartRyde has grown into a global ground transportation company serving more than three million travelers worldwide, with drivers across continents delivering safe, comfortable, and reliable airport transfers every day. Guided by a vision to elevate communities through mobility and a mission to build an accessible global ecosystem for ground transportation, SmartRyde is developing a worldwide marketplace that connects travelers seamlessly from airports to hotels. Its long-term goal of creating a GDS for ground transport reflects the company’s ambition to make international mobility easier, more connected, and universally accessible.
