TROOPY

About TROOPY

TROOPY operates as a self-service electric scooter rental company, primarily targeting the urban mobility market in Paris. Founded in 2018 by Axel Vilaseca, the company emerged from the long-standing Groupe Chapat, a family-run automotive and motorcycle distribution business with a history stretching back over a century. Vilaseca, who serves as CEO, brings extensive experience from the mobility sector, having managed Groupe Chapat and held positions at Jaguar. His background in aeronautics engineering and an MBA from HEC Paris provided the foundation for transitioning the family business toward shared and electric mobility solutions.

The company's business model is centered on app-based, free-floating scooter rentals, generating revenue through per-minute charges. Users download the TROOPY application to locate and reserve available scooters. The pricing structure includes a flexible, pay-per-minute option called "Troopy Flex," as well as a monthly subscription, "Troopy Zen," which offers reduced per-minute rates. To encourage regular use, the company also provides prepaid packs, "Booster" and "Jet," which offer bonus credits.

TROOPY's fleet consists exclusively of Yamaha electric scooters, a partnership that distinguishes it in the Parisian market. The company offers two models to cater to different user needs: the NEO's, an equivalent 50cc scooter with a top speed of 45 km/h, and the E01, a more powerful 125cc equivalent that reaches up to 90 km/h, suitable for longer, peri-urban journeys. A significant milestone was the company's pivot from thermal engine scooters to a 100% electric fleet in 2022, aligning with the broader shift towards sustainable urban transport. Each scooter is equipped with two helmets, a protective apron for inclement weather, and a phone holder, enhancing user convenience and safety. The company has also established its own network of charging stations within Saemes car parks across Paris, a strategic move to manage its fleet's operational efficiency.