Draft:GetTransfer

GetTransfer
IndustryIT
Founded2015[1]
FounderAlexander Pershikov[2]
Alexander Sapov[3]
HeadquartersLarnaca, Cyprus[4][5]
Key people
Alexander Pershikov
Alexander Sapov[6]
Websitegettransfer.com

GetTransfer is an international online marketplace for booking private transfers. Its headquarters are located in Larnaca, Cyprus.

History

The company was founded by entrepreneurs Alexander Pershikov and Alexander Sapov in 2015.[7] Initially, the project was conceived to the process of searching for and booking transfers by consolidating offers from various transportation companies and private drivers on a single web platform.[8] In 2016, the application with the same name (GetTransfer.com) was launched.

From March 2018 to January 2019, the company conducted an investment round, attracting capital from major investors Emery Capital, Castel Capital,[9] and S7 Group.[10][11] As a result, its growth in 2018 compared to the previous year was tenfold.[12][13] Subsequently, in 2020, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, S7 Group exited GetTransfer's shareholder structure, selling its stake to other shareholders.

In 2018, the company participated in the 4th Russian-British Business Forum (London, UK).[14] In 2019, it took part in the Web Summit IT conference (Lisbon, Portugal).[15][16] In 2022, the company announced a partnership agreement with Emirates NBD bank.[17] In January 2023, it began collaborating with Air Europa's SUMA loyalty program.[18] In April 2023, a strategic partnership was established with Binance Card, a leading provider of cryptocurrency payment cards.[19][20] In March 2025, it announced the start of cooperation with Azerbaijan's national airline AZAL.[21][22]

In January 2026, GetTransfer.com announced the completion of a management-led buyout intended to consolidate corporate governance and restore operational stability after internal board disputes.[23]

Service description

GetTransfer.com operates as the Information Society Service model (ISS), allowing users to compare prices and conditions from various transport providers and choose a suitable option from numerous available offers.[24] The platform functions solely as an information exchange intermediary between clients and transportation service providers; it does not control prices or influence their terms.

As of 2022, the service was available in over 180 countries[25][26][27] and covered more than 100,000 drivers.[28]

Criticism

In 2024, the company was noted on Trustpilot for publishing fake reviews about its activities.[29]

In May 2025, GetTransfer became involved in a scandal. The UK Foreign Office used the GetTransfer app to book a car to transport Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his wife from Forli in Italy to the Flaine ski resort in France.[30] At the end of the trip, a dispute arose between the taxi driver Nasim Mimun and Mr. Lammy, during which the driver disappeared with passengers’ belongings[30] and cash.[31] He was detained and charged with theft.[32][33][34]

Subsequently, British tabloid The Sun conducted its own investigation and suggested possible links between GetTransfer’s founders and Kremlin (and personally Vladimir Putin), accusing the UK Foreign Office of using services affiliated with Russia’s president. Alexander Pershikov, Alexander Sapov, and GetTransfer complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The Sun breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Editors’ Code of Practice. The complaint was not upheld.[35]

In November 2025, a French court acquitted driver of theft of luggage due to lack of evidence.[36]

Awards

  • 2019 — Travolution Awards (UK) for 'Best Technology Product'.[28][37]
  • 2020 — Globe Travel Awards (UK) for innovation in tourism.[38]
  • 2022 — Uzakrota Travel Awards ('Best Travel App').[39] and Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards ('Leading Online Transport Marketplace').[40]
  • 2023 and 2024 — International Travel Awards in categories such as 'Best Airport Transfer Company'[41] and 'Best Online Travel Marketplace — Regional Level'.[42]
  • 2025 — RB Digital Awards (category 'HR and Internal Communications', together with SoulMatcher).[43][44]
  • 2025 — Uzakrota Travel Awards ('Leading Travel App of the Year').[45]

References

  1. ^ Маргарита Федорова (2022-01-20). "С чего начинался устойчивый бизнес в России". +1 (in Russian).
  2. ^ "Основатель GetTransfer.com — о путешествиях в метавселенные". RBK (in Russian). 2022-03-02.
  3. ^ "Как маркетплейс GetTransfer.com изменил рынок трансферов". Вестник Кипра (in Russian). 2025-03-18.
  4. ^ "Самые дорогие стартапы из Кипра". sostav.ru (in Russian). 2024-08-26.
  5. ^ "GetTransfer LTD". B2BHint (in Russian).
  6. ^ Ketevan Skhirtladze (2022-08-18). "GetTransfer.com – A Platform Ensuring Fair Travel Deals for Both Travelers and Drivers". Georgia Today.
  7. ^ Hadi Khatib (2022-08-10). "Discover a new generation of metaverse marketplaces for experienced creators". Middle East Economy.
  8. ^ "Alexander Sapov Bringing Advanced Transport Solutions". The Emirates Times. 2023-01-24.
  9. ^ "GetTransfer.com raises convertible loan financing round to accelerate growth". Castel Capital (in Russian). 2018-09-13.
  10. ^ Александр Воробьев (2018-09-23). "S7 Group создает фонд размером в $50 млн для инвестиций в венчурные проекты". Vedomosti (in Russian).
  11. ^ "S7 Group стала инвестором компании GetTransfer.com". logistics.ru (in Russian).
  12. ^ Эльяс Касми (2019-01-30). "Инвесторы по-крупному вложились в российского конкурента BlaBlaCar". CNews (in Russian).
  13. ^ Анна Оленькова (2019-01-29). "GetTransfer.com привлекла $8 млн — оценка компании составила $60 млн". Русбейс (in Russian).
  14. ^ "Российские компании представили в Лондоне разработки в области медицины". TASS (in Russian). 2018-11-26.
  15. ^ "Сервис с российскими корнями GetTransfer вошел в десятку самых востребованных инвесторами стартапов". IncRussia (in Russian). 5 November 2019.
  16. ^ Anna O'Hare (2019-10-30). "Top ten most requested startups by investors". websummit.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-06.
  17. ^ Theodore Koumelis (2022-12-30). "GetTransfer.com & Emirates NBD: the most valuable collaboration of the ongoing year in UAE". Travel Daily News.
  18. ^ Vedat Özgür Töre (2023-01-06). "GetTransfer and Air Europa Announce New Collaboration". ftn NEWS.
  19. ^ "GetTransfer.com partners Binance Card to offer exclusive discounts". The Paypers. 2023-04-18.
  20. ^ Vicky Karantzavelou (2023-04-18). "GetTransfer.com and Binance Card announce partnership". Travel Daily News.
  21. ^ Сянан Агамалызаде (2025-03-13). "AZAL внедряет новые онлайн-услуги для удобства пассажиров". Report (in Russian).
  22. ^ "AZAL представляет новые онлайн-услуги для удобства пассажиров". Info City (in Russian). 2025-03-13.
  23. ^ "GetTransfer Completes Management Buyout, Strengthens Governance". Finance Monthly. 2026-01-23.
  24. ^ "Gettransfer.com global mobility marketplace for travel that gives pricing power to drivers seeking further MENA expansion". Bizpreneur Middle East. 2022-09-13.
  25. ^ "GetTransfer.com Offers Unprecedented Low Commissions for Drivers". Georgian Journal. 2022-08-12.
  26. ^ Вугар Иманов (2022-06-14). "По уровню взаимодействия в туристическом сегменте Азербайджан является одной из самых комфортных стран". trend.az (in Russian).
  27. ^ "GetTransfer.com Sets Strategic Roadmap For Tourism Partnership with Saudi Arabia". Eye of Riyadh. 2022-11-27.
  28. ^ a b "Кто такой Александр Першиков и почему он стал известен". Business-Post (in Russian). 2022-01-26.
  29. ^ Jill Insley (2024-10-27). "GetTransfer is taking me for a ride". Times. Archived from the original on 2024-11-03.
  30. ^ a b Samuel, Henry (2025-05-14). "Taxi driver faces theft charges after Lammy 'refused to pay £590 fare'". The Telegraph.
  31. ^ "French taxi driver acquitted of theft from UK minister over lack of evidence". The Straits Times. 2025-11-04.
  32. ^ Burford, Rachael (2025-05-15). "Chauffeur 'stole luggage from David Lammy' in row over ski trip fare". The Standard.
  33. ^ Catt, Helen; Wheeler, Brian (2025-05-15). "French taxi driver charged with theft after Lammy dispute". BBC.
  34. ^ Guibal, Paul (2025-05-13). "Un chauffeur avignonnais accuse 2 membres du gouvernement britannique de ne pas avoir payé leur course". La Provence (in French).
  35. ^ "02078-25 Alexander Pershikov, Alexander Sapov, and GetTransfer v The Sun". IPSO. 2026-02-12.
  36. ^ Nadeem, Badshah (2025-11-03). "French taxi driver cleared of stealing from David Lammy after fare dispute". The Guardian.
  37. ^ "Travolution Awards 2019: Winners revealed!". travolution.com. 2019-11-15.
  38. ^ "GetTransfer won an Innovation Award at Globe Travel Awards 2020". Castel Capital. 2020-02-08.
  39. ^ "Uzakrota Travel Awards 2022". uzakrota.com.
  40. ^ "Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards 2022". Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards. 2023-09-08.
  41. ^ "International Travel Awards Winners 2023". International Travel Awards.
  42. ^ "International Travel Awards Winners 2024". International Travel Awards.
  43. ^ "Объявлены победители RB Digital Awards 2025". Adindex (in Russian). 2025-02-14.
  44. ^ "SoulMatcher and GetTransfer.com Revolutionize HR with Award-Winning AI Solution". HRNews.
  45. ^ "The Best of the Year Awards Winners 2025". Uzakrota Travel Awards.
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