Lokki, a startup specializing in the rental of outdoor equipment in France, is joining forces with Mollow, specialized in train travel, to facilitate the development of soft mobility offers with cycling.
A solution that allows you to avoid the complex management of travel in France.
To help travelers organize their sustainable vacations, la startup Lokkispecialized in the rental of outdoor equipment, has formed a partnership with the Mollow association, which facilitates train travel. The idea is simple: find a destination on Mollow.eu. Then, rent your bike (gravel bike, mountain bike, VTC, electric bike) on Lokki.rent to solve the challenge of the last kilometer and get around once you arrive.
This solution makes it possible to avoid the complex management of traveling by bicycle in France, whether in terms of cost, logistics (disassembling and reassembling your bike three times) or even space in the compartments. “ Yes, it involves leaving your favorite bike at home but sometimes it is perhaps the best collective solution while waiting for the new modular SNCF shuttles to arrive and make organization easier. », Estimates Léo Mallet, co-founder of Mollow. Alisée Pierrot, co-founder of Mollow, adds: “Lokki, in addition to being a great committed team, For us, this is the ideal offer to offer a bike rental solution at the destination, and resolve the last mile problem, essential to sustainable tourism. ! »
An expected solution. For the 2023 All Saints’ Day holidays, if more than a third of French people expressed the wish to go away to relax, according to a study by Atout France, they favored “nature destinations” such as Corsica, Brittany, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon and Normandy, indicates the Guide du Routard. On the rental side, €900,897 in total turnover was recorded between October 13 and November 6, for 7,886 bicycle reservations in total, among rental companies affiliated with Lokki.
“The development of sustainable tourism is much more than a trend: it is a vital step forward for the planet. By opting for environmentally friendly travel choices, we reduce our carbon footprint, contributing to a better future for future generations », Estimates Benoit Prigent, co-founder of Lokki.
To fully enjoy autumn, Lokki and Mollow recommend these destinations:
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