Ridesharing Revolution in Hungary

In a groundbreaking move, MOL Limo and Oszkár Telekocsi have announced a strategic partnership that promises to transform the landscape of shared mobility in Hungary. This collaboration, set to launch during the holiday season, combines the strengths of both services to offer users a more flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation option.

A Synergistic Approach to Shared Mobility

The partnership between MOL Limo, a city-focused car-sharing service, and Oszkár Telekocsi, a long-distance ridesharing platform, creates a unique synergy in the transportation sector. This innovative alliance allows users to:

• Rent MOL Limo vehicles for longer trips
• Share available seats in MOL Limo cars through the Oszkár Telekocsi platform
• Split costs with fellow travelers, making journeys more affordable

Benefits for Users and the Environment

This collaboration offers several advantages:

1. Cost-Sharing: By allowing multiple passengers to share a MOL Limo vehicle, the rental cost becomes significantly more affordable for each individual.
2. Sustainability: Fewer cars on the road translate to reduced environmental impact. The combined use of these services leads to lower emissions per person per kilometer.
3. New Connections: Shared journeys provide opportunities for social interaction, potentially leading to new friendships or engaging conversations.
4. Increased Flexibility: Users now have more options for both short city trips and longer inter-city travel without owning a car.

How It Works

Users can easily take advantage of this new service:

1. When posting a ride on the Oszkár Telekocsi platform, drivers can now select the option to use a MOL Limo vehicle.
2. After picking up the reserved car, the driver can confirm the exact license plate number with passengers through the app.
3. Passengers can book seats in these shared MOL Limo vehicles, just as they would with privately owned cars.

Looking Ahead

Both companies are optimistic about user reception and are already planning further developments for 2025 to facilitate the sharing of available seats in rented vehicles. This partnership marks a new era in Hungarian car-sharing history, providing an additional transportation alternative, especially during peak holiday periods.

As Attila Prácser, co-founder of Oszkár Telekocsi, points out, “Our data shows that bookings can increase by up to 50% during the Christmas season, so we felt it was important to expand options for those wishing to travel”.

Bálint Vető, Managing Director of MOL Limitless Mobility, emphasizes the sustainability aspect: “Due to the combined use, the sustainability benefits also add up. There will be fewer cars on the roads, and emissions per person per kilometer will be lower”.

This innovative partnership between MOL Limo and Oszkár Telekocsi not only provides more travel options but also promotes a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to mobility in Hungary.

Image source: MOL Limo