The company cited a lack of market readiness for decentralized ridesharing as the reason for its closure.
The announcement was shared in a post on X and the company’s website on January 30. The statement read, “This is not the outcome we had hoped for. We’re sorry we didn’t find a way to make this business work!”
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Founder Paul Bohm reflected on the experience, calling it “the hardest thing I’ve ever tried doing”.
Teleport engineer @Chasewhip also shared on X that the market is not ready for a decentralized rideshare model. He described the decision to close as difficult but necessary.
Teleport, launched to the public in June 2022, was built as the mobile client for the TRIP Rideshare Protocol, managed by the Decentralized Engineering Corporation.
The startup had raised $9 million in October 2022. It aimed to compete with traditional rideshare services by offering lower service fees—taking a 15% cut per ride. Drivers could also choose to receive payments in USD Coin
The company has stated that it will provide a more detailed explanation of its closure. In the meantime, it is focusing on winding down operations and ensuring users can withdraw their USDC balances and private keys before the February 28 deadline.
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