PickApp is an innovative electric vehicle (EV) mobility platform revolutionizing transportation in Lomé, Togo, with a vision to expand across West Africa and the entire continent. Focused on sustainability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction, PickApp aims to become the dominant leader in car-sharing, ride-sharing, EV charging stations, and subscription services, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional car ownership and leasing.
Core Services
Car Sharing (Initial Launch)
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off Points: Customers can rent and return cars at designated lots near key locations, such as airports and city hubs, monitored for safety and equipped with on-site staff.
- Hourly Rentals: Flexible hourly rental plans to meet short-term needs.
Door-to-Door Service
- PickApp delivers cars directly to customers’ doorsteps, offering ultimate convenience.
App-Based Platform
- Seamless app functionality enables users to make reservations, check-in, pick up, and return vehicles.
- Provides real-time customer support and GPS-based fleet management for an optimized experience.
Future Expansion Plans
Ride-Sharing Services
- Launch app-based ride-hailing services, offering eco-friendly city transportation similar to Uber but powered by EVs.
EV Charging Network Leadership
- Establish a robust network of EV charging stations across Lomé and other major African cities to promote EV adoption and support operations.
Subscription Services
- Introduce flexible EV subscription plans, allowing users to access cars through recurring monthly payments as an alternative to ownership or leasing.
Dispatcher Integration
- Dispatchers will be able to register as drivers within the platform.
- Offer services such as:
- Driving customers who book rides through the app.
- Picking up and dropping off cars for car-sharing clients.
- Managing vehicle relocation and fleet operations.
PickApp-Branded EVs
- Invest in the development and launch of PickApp-branded EVs, designed specifically for African markets, focusing on affordability, efficiency, and durability.
Vision for the Future
Dominance in EV Mobility
- Become the leading EV platform for car-sharing, ride-sharing, EV charging stations, and subscription services across Africa.
Pan-African Expansion
- Scale operations to reach cities throughout Africa, establishing PickApp as the go-to solution for sustainable mobility.
Technological Innovation
- Leverage AI-driven demand prediction and smart city integration to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences.
Sustainability Leadership
- Directly contribute to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting renewable energy and reducing urban carbon emissions.
- Transition African cities from fossil fuel-based transportation to electric vehicles, driving a positive environmental impact.
Economic Empowerment
- Create over 1,000 autonomous jobs for dispatchers and drivers across the continent, empowering individuals with stable income and career growth.