CharterUP Wins ‘Inno Blazer’ at Austin Business Journal Inno Fire Awards as Top Software / AI Company in Region

• CharterUP’s triumph in the Software/AI category underscores its impact on the industry, connecting companies with buses through cutting-edge technology

• The Inno Fire Awards spotlight a diverse array of innovative companies and technologies, showcasing the dynamic and expansive tech community in Austin

AUSTIN, TX (December 14, 2023) – CharterUP, the first fully integrated charter bus marketplace for corporations, consumers and operators, announced today its recognition as the winner of the Austin Business Journal + Austin Inno’s 2023 Fire Awards in the Software/AI category. This award serves as a resounding affirmation of CharterUP’s continued outstanding growth, innovation and significant impact on both the technology sector and the broader business community.

The Austin Inno’s annual Fire Awards, held on December 13 at the Texas Bankers Association, spotlighted companies that not only navigated the challenges but achieved substantial gains. The awards acknowledge financial successes and celebrate companies that have launched groundbreaking products, formed strategic partnerships and engaged in impactful mergers.

The winners of each of the five categories were selected from nominations by Austin Inno’s editorial team. The selection criteria for narrowing down the list to 35 finalists was based on major milestones, including overall growth, innovation, funding rounds, product launches and social impact.

Among the 9 other finalists in the Software/AI category, CharterUP was honored as the “Inno Blazer,” a company that has demonstrated phenomenal growth and innovation. The recognition comes as CharterUP continues to expand its presence in Texas and across the country to meet growing demand, solidifying its commitment to excellence, innovation and bettering the group transportation experience.“

Being recognized as a winner of Austin Inno’s Fire Awards is a testament to our groundbreaking work happening in Austin,” said Armir Harris, CEO and co-founder of CharterUP. “Our team is dedicated to innovation, addressing pressing challenges in the group transportation sector, and we pride ourselves on offering solutions that transcend traditional boundaries, making group travel more accessible, efficient and sustainable.”

CharterUP is revolutionizing the group transportation landscape by seamlessly connecting companies with a coast-to-coast network of independent bus operators, setting the standard for accessibility, accountability and transparency in the charter bus space. With a growing virtual fleet of over 4,000 vehicles that can be booked within 60 seconds through the fully integrated reservation platform, CharterUP remains at the forefront of redefining the group transportation experience.

For more information about CharterUP and its award-winning services, please visit charterup.com.

About CharterUP
CharterUP is the first fully integrated marketplace for bus charters in the U.S. Built for corporations, individual users and operators, its platform removes the friction from reserving private group transportation by instantly connecting bookers to a virtual fleet of local bus operators. CharterUP delivers unmatched accessibility, accountability and transparency. Founded by long-time charter bus entrepreneur Armir Harris in 2018, CharterUP is headquartered in Atlanta and Austin and works with operators in dozens of local markets nationwide. For more information, visit charterup.com.

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