In commemoration of its fifth anniversary, Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has marked significant progress in the continent’s transportation sector. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions aimed at addressing the prevalent transportation challenges across Africa.
PARTNERSHIPS AND EXPANSION
Treepz has forged partnerships with leading companies, including Parallex Bank and KingMakers (owners of Betkings), enabling it to provide transportation solutions for over 50,000 employees monthly. These collaborations underscore Treepz’s expanding influence and its capacity to cater to the evolving needs of corporate clients.
HISTORIC CROSS-BORDER JOURNEY
Treepz achieved a historic milestone as the first mobility startup in Africa to complete an international cross-border rental trip between two African countries. From August 7 to August 11, 2024, Treepz transported 96 passengers from Lagos, Nigeria, to Cotonou, Benin Republic, and back, covering nearly 1,400 kilometers with a fleet of 2 coaster buses and 3 Toyota Hiace buses.
ANNIVERSARY COMMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS
Johnny Enagwolor, Treepz COO & Co-founder, described the anniversary as a celebration of progress. He emphasized that the company’s mission is to redefine mobility across Africa, aiming to empower 1 million daily commuters with improved transportation options.
In celebration of this milestone, Treepz will launch a highly enhanced, all-in-one mobility application on October 1, 2024. The revamped app, first available in Lagos, Nigeria, integrates Treepz’s core services—Business Treepz, Rental Treepz, and more—into a single, intuitive platform. This upgrade promises a streamlined, efficient, and reliable transportation experience for both corporate firms and individual users.
CEO’S INSIGHT
Onyeka Akumah, Treepz CEO & Founder, highlighted that the new app is designed to address the specific transportation needs of diverse users. Businesses and schools can manage transportation with Business Treepz, while individuals can use Rental Treepz for services like airport transfers, executive travel, group trips, and special events.
IMPACT AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Since its launch in 2019, Treepz has partnered with various clients across sectors such as banking, travel, and event planning in Africa. The company has facilitated over 5 million customer journeys, developed a community of over 2,000 registered drivers and 600 vetted drivers across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, and reduced over 50,000 kg of CO2 emissions through advanced technologies.
Treepz continues to lead Africa’s corporate mobility sector, with its innovative solutions shaping the future of transportation on the continent. For more information, visit www.treepz.com.