Best Road Transport Tech Companies in Boston, United States
The 35 best Road Transport Tech companies in Boston, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Motional.
Our analysis of 50 Road Transport Tech companies
$47.9b in tracked funding; 90% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best Road Transport Tech companies in Boston
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motional Developer of technology for autonomous vehicles intended for ride-hail and delivery 84Innovation top 9%Patents top 9%AI top 18%Funding top 25% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 9% Patentstop 9% AItop 18% Fundingtop 25% Growthtop 35% Moattop 35% Markettop 42% Partnerstop 45% Techtop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 24% Innovation: 2,172 patents (top 1% of patent-holders) · 1931 filings since 2022 vs 241 in 2017-21 Patents: 2,172 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 1931 filings since 2022 vs 241 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 84/100 | $240M | 14 mo ago | 1,500 | Laura Major CEO | DrupalApple iCloud MailMariaDB+21 | Top 5M | 2,172 patents Autonomous vehicle perception, control, validation, sensor operation, and traffic management systems | — |
| 2 | Zipcar Operator of a network providing on-demand access to shared vehicles | $61M | 190 mo ago | 401 401 → 423 (+5%) | — | Amazon WebstoreDrupalPHP+43 | Top 500k | 50 patents Vehicle-sharing fleet management software, telematics, key upgrades, occupancy control, predictive returns | — |
| 3 | FlightCar Watch high-speed online soccer on K+ Full HD - Xoilac TV | $47M | 132 mo ago | 79 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Zagster Tech-enabled platform offering multi-category micromobility services | $38M | 104 mo ago | 87 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | The Routing Company Provider of routing and management solution for public transit operators | $21M | 55 mo ago | 124 | James Cox Chief Executive Officer | PrismicApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+16 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 6 | Fasten Affordable and convenient taxi rides in Tashkent with easy-to-use app | $20M | 119 mo ago | 30 | — | Reactcore-jsYandex.Metrika+2 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 7 | Phiar Technologies Provider of an AI and AR-based navigation app for automobiles | $15M | 60 mo ago | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | BusRight Tech-enabled school-bus tracking and management solutions 57Funding top 30%Growth top 35%Tech top 35%News top 40% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 30% Growthtop 35% Techtop 35% Newstop 40% Producttop 40% AItop 45% Customerstop 48% Moattop 48% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 32% Funding: Raised $13.1M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $13M | 7 mo ago | 32 | Keith Corso Founder & CEO | SentryReactReact Router+13 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 9 | Truemotion AI-based data monitoring & insights for the insurance and financial service industry | $12M | 109 mo ago | 118 | Moshe Dalman Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | 79 patents Automotive telematics and safety: driver ID, crash detection, trip scoring, speed estimation | — |
| 10 | Wanderu Online bus tickets booking platform | $8M | 143 mo ago | 35 | — | Cart FunctionalityFacebook LoginGoogle Sign-in+19 | Top 100k | — | — |
| 11 | Vend Park Cloud-enabled platform offering parking management solutions 48Growth top 28%Tech top 32%Funding top 38%News top 44% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Techtop 32% Fundingtop 38% Newstop 44% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 28% Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 36 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $4M | 15 mo ago | 10 | — | SentryNode.jsFirebase+14 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 12 | StreetScan AI-powered asset management software for smart cities, optimizing infrastructure | $880K | 117 mo ago | 14 14 → 18 (+29%) | Ralf Birken Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 13 | Streetparkd Provides a database of public parking spots and parking information | $125K | 126 mo ago | 3 | David Steigerwald Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | ParkWise App to locate available parking spaces | $100K | 117 mo ago | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Road Transport Tech companies in Boston
#1
Series B · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 1500 employees$239.7Mraised▾
Developer of technology for autonomous vehicles intended for ride-hail and delivery. The company focuses on creating safe and reliable driverless vehicle solutions. It builds fully driverless vehicles designed for integration into mobility networks. The company develops technology and an experience for transportation and delivery solutions.
- Mar 2024Conventional Debt—
- Mar 2020Series D$239.7M
#2
Series C · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2017 · 32 employees$13.1Mraised▾
Tech-enabled school-bus tracking and management solutions. It offers solutions for school administrators to manage vehicle tracking, parent communication, and more. It offers a centralized platform to manage operations. Parents can keep track of their child's journey in real-time. Bus operators can get navigation and optimized routes for efficient driving. They also offers features like real-time tracking, turn-by-turn navigation for drivers, real-time bus schedules, and more. The mobile application is available for both Android and iOS devices.
- Mar 2026Series C$30M
- Apr 2025Series B$20M
- May 2023Series A$10.6M
- Mar 2021Seed$2.5M
#3
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 10 employees$3.8Mraised▾
Cloud-enabled platform offering parking management solutions. They offers a fully digital parking access and revenue control system that helps real estate owners, operators, tenants, and visitors automate parking management in the cloud. They offer a comprehensive platform to unlock the true value of parking assets and enhance the customer experience.
- Jul 2025Series A$17.5M
- Feb 2023Seed$3.8M
#4
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2018 · 124 employees$21.1Mraised▾
Provider of routing and management solution for public transit operators. It offers a fleet management dashboard, a rider/driver app, optimal routes calculation for vehicles and riders in real-time, on-demand Routing API and more.
- Mar 2022Series A$15M
- Dec 2020Series A$6.1M
#5
Deadpooled · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2011 · 79 employees$46.7Mraised▾
Watch high-speed online soccer on K+ Full HD - Xoilac TV, a leading platform for live soccer streaming. It offers free access to high-quality broadcasts of various soccer leagues and tournaments worldwide. The platform provides live scores, soccer news, match schedules, and league standings. It also features expert analysis and commentary. The website has a user-friendly interface and multiple streaming links for each match. Additional services include statistical data, odds comparisons, and a free livescore application. The platform aims to provide soccer fans with a comprehensive and engaging experience. It offers free access, expert commentary, and a wide range of soccer content.
- Oct 2015Series B$20.7M
- Sep 2014Series A$19.9M
- Apr 2013Series A$5.5M
- Mar 2013Seed$125K
#6
Acquired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2000 · 401 employees$60.7Mraised▾
Operator of a network providing on-demand access to shared vehicles. The service allows members to reserve vehicles for short periods. Included are standard damage protection, maintenance, and support. The program offers options for both personal and business use.
- Dec 2010Series G$21M
- Nov 2006Series D$25M
- Jan 2005Series C$10M
- Dec 2002Series B$4.7M
#7
Acqui-Hired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2007 · 87 employees$38.3Mraised▾
Tech-enabled platform offering multi-category micromobility services. The company offers customized solutions for bicycle sharing, e-kickscooter rental services. It offers customized solutions for users to manage vehicles in real-time. It offers modules for booking management, analytics, operations management, and more.
- Feb 2018Series C$15.6M
- Jan 2017Series B$10M
- Jan 2016Series A$1.5M
- Jul 2015Series A$3.5M
#8
Acqui-Hired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2017 · 14 employees$15Mraised▾
Provider of an AI and AR-based navigation app for automobiles. The company aims to use AI to build a vehicle navigation platform to enhance driving safety and facilitate more intuitive wayfinding. It facilitates real-time road understanding, visual navigation and warning assistance, and provides safety alerts.
- Sep 2021Series A$12M
- Nov 2018Seed$3M
#9
Acqui-Hired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2014 · 30 employees$19.7Mraised▾
Affordable and convenient taxi rides in Tashkent with easy-to-use app. This is an information service connecting riders with third-party transportation providers. The platform offers a range of service classes to suit various needs, from quick trips to business commutes and longer journeys. Users can easily book rides through the app, choosing to pay with cash or card. The app provides transparent pricing, real-time driver tracking, and in-app navigation for a seamless experience. It focuses on providing accessible and reliable transportation solutions, enhancing urban mobility. The service aims to offer a user-friendly experience with options for different preferences and requirements, ensuring a comfortable and efficient ride every time.
- Nov 2016Series B$10.5M
- Apr 2015Series A$9.2M
#10
Acquired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 118 employees$12Mraised▾
AI-based data monitoring & insights for the insurance and financial service industry. It offers monitors driving habits & recommends users ways to drive safely & save on auto insurance. The app rates users on their ways of driving. Better driving improves the score while harsh braking or cornering reduces the score. Insurance companies can better profile their risks using the data obtained from the app.
- Sep 2017Series A$2M
- Oct 2015Series A$10M
#11
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 35 employees$8.1Mraised▾
Wanderu is an Online-based platform for booking bus tickets. Uses can book tickets by providing details like location, passenger details, and more. It uses advanced routing algorithm searches for various operators on the platform. It offers various features like real-time tracking, compare various operators, etc. The mobile app is available for both Android & iOS devices.
- Nov 2014Series A$5.6M
- Aug 2013Seed$2.5M
#12
Seed · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2015 · 14 employees$880Kraised▾
AI-powered asset management software for smart cities, optimizing infrastructure. They provide end-to-end municipal asset management solutions, empowering communities to track assets, streamline maintenance, optimize budgets, and plan capital investments. The platform offers complete integration, linking work orders directly to assets for maximum efficiency. They specialize in smart capital and maintenance planning, utilizing robust analytics and reporting tools for informed decision-making. Services include asset and work order management, GIS services, imagery, LiDAR data collection, and sidewalk condition assessment. They create digital twins of communities using high-definition LiDAR, imaging, and AI-driven analytics, providing precise insights into problem areas. Key features include interactive maps, automated workflows, budget and capital planning tools, two-way communication, and citizen engagement integration. This is a SaaS based software solution.
- Dec 2016Seed$880K
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