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Alto has upgraded its fleet with all-electric Kia EV9 SUVs [Photo: Alto]
Dallas-Based Alto Upgrades Rideshare Fleet With All‑Electric Kia EV9 SUVs
by David Seeley | Mar 11, 2026
Offering a calm cabin with captain's chairs and extra room to stretch out, the new three-row EVs bring "a fresh visual presence to the streets," Alto said, reinforcing the platform's signature look while introducing one of the newest electric SUVs available today.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 23, 2024
As part of its aim to promote "a cleaner, greener rideshare experience," Dallas-based Alto is rolling out 12 fully Alto-branded Kia EV-9’s in the city. The company has also installed EV fast-charging stations at its Dallas depot.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 14, 2023
The new VP of Growth will focus on expanding brand partnerships, increasing marketing and sales impact with customers, and developing strategies for both existing corporate client relationships and new customers. Alto announced a new director of business development and head of product and experience.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 27, 2022
The ridesharing startup is moving into bigger digs in Quadrant Investment Properties' Manufacturing District development in the Dallas Design District.
The relocation follows Alto's $45M Series B round last June and a recent expansion to Silicon Valley. Alto's new 16,000-square-foot HQ offers "community-centric" amenities like Lounge 141, a shared rooftop lounge with panoramic views of downtown Dallas.
The relocation follows Alto's $45M Series B round last June and a recent expansion to Silicon Valley. Alto's new 16,000-square-foot HQ offers "community-centric" amenities like Lounge 141, a shared rooftop lounge with panoramic views of downtown Dallas.
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Dallas Rideshare Alto Closes $45M Series B, Bringing Total Funding to $60M
by Alex Edwards | Jun 28, 2021
When Alto initially joined the ride-hailing industry in 2018, it wanted to take a different approach by hiring its drivers as W-2 employees and operating its own branded, luxury vehicles. With the new capital, the local startup plans to continue innovating by transitioning to a 100 percent electric fleet by the end of 2023.
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by Michaela Markels |
May 17, 2021
22-year-old Dallas native Kush Singh launched Hitch at UT Austin to provide an affordable rideshare in the 50-350 mile range. Now, Hitch looks to expand beyond Texas and become a national household name post-pandemic.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 28, 2021
What's next is scale, says eCarra's Rock Robinson. The electric vehicle startup offers luxury “rides that matter” in their fleet of Teslas. Landing its largest corporate client to date, the future looks bright. Now, Robinson wants to replicate its model in markets across the country to spur more EV usage—and help support other Black-owned businesses.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 21, 2020
In 2018, Alto's founder and CEO told us he had plans to reach a national presence by 2020. Houston residents can currently book pre-scheduled rides through Alto, with on-demand rides launching Oct. 1. And California could be next.
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One North Texas Rideshare Company Launching, Another Expands Coverage Area
by Lance Murray | Jun 19, 2019
Alto is adding more North Texas cities to its app, while Pick says it will launch later this year in the DFW area.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Nov 14, 2018
The results are in. Toyota put some 2,000 of its employees on the road for a yearlong pilot program. "The world’s first shared-commute and private-carsharing service" pilot included a fleet of 34 hybrid Toyota cars and recorded more than 200,000 shared miles using Carma's verification tech.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 28, 2018
The #DitchYourCar program will randomly select 50 locals to participate. Those chosen will then trade their vehicles for about $600 of transportation credit.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 31, 2018
Safr is intended to support women in multiple ways—financially, charitably, professionally, and of course, safely.
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‘Ride for Life’: CureQuest Teams With Ridesharing Services to Offer Non-Emergency Trips
by Nicholas Sakelaris | Sep 5, 2017
The Irving-based nonprofit is leveraging technology through a partnership with Uber and Lyft to provide non-emergency medical rides to those in need.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Dec 14, 2016
Because of rideshare services, people stay out later, save time and explore new places, a Lyft survey shows.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Nov 9, 2016
Ads are displayed on the backs of the seat for Uber and Lyft passengers to see.
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