BlaBlaCar launches carpooling platform in Morocco

The platform connects private drivers with available seats on planned intercity trips with passengers heading to the same destination, allowing them to share travel costs. This offers an economical alternative amid rising transportation expenses, particularly for long-distance journeys between major cities. BlaBlaCar aims to provide a flexible mobility solution for routes, schedules, or destinations not always served by traditional public transport networks, complementing Morocco's significant investments in its transport infrastructure, including a 96 billion dirham railway extension plan.

Popular routes such as Casablanca–Rabat and Tangier–Casablanca are expected to see increased carpooling opportunities. On average, each trip via BlaBlaCar carries 2.1 passengers, enabling drivers to offset over half of their fuel and toll costs. The platform's pricing tool automatically calculates a fair contribution for each passenger based on local fuel costs and distance, ensuring no profit is generated for the driver.

Nicolas Brusson, co-founder and CEO of BlaBlaCar, stated that the platform offers a practical solution for intercity travel, facilitating cost-sharing and reducing the number of individual vehicles on the roads. The carpooling process involves drivers publishing their planned