Following its successful vehicle rental pilot test, Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, is set to fully launch commercial operations in Ontario, Canada, by 2025. This is a crucial step in the startup’s ongoing global growth and expansion plans to provide structured, safe, and technology-driven transportation solutions to individuals and businesses beyond Africa.
The pilot program, conducted in North York City, provided school bus services for over 50 high school students from the Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education (YAAACE). A 52-seater vehicle was utilized to ensure smooth transportation of the students to and from the event venue.
Commenting on this achievement, Onyeka Akumah, Founder & CEO of Treepz, said: “The success of this pilot is a significant milestone in our global journey. It affirms the viability of our innovative mobility solutions and demonstrates our readiness to serve the Canadian market. We’re proud of our team’s dedication and hard work in laying the groundwork for structured, safe, and reliable operations in Ontario, and we’re deeply grateful to our investors and local partners for their invaluable support in making Treepz Canada a reality.
Treepz’s expansion into Canada is part of its broader strategy to offer services such as employee transportation, school shuttles, and vehicle rentals. Last month, Treepz was selected by the World Trade Center Toronto to join the prestigious 2024 Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), a prestigious initiative designed to support high-growth businesses with their global expansion.
Ahead of the major launch in 2025, Treepz has signed up 37 vehicles from local operators to bolster its transportation network in Toronto and foster a seamless experience for commuters. The startup is also collaborating with key local organizations such as Invest Brampton, the Economic Development Office, York University, and the World Trade Centers Trade Accelerator Program to support its expansion efforts and ensure a seamless entry into the Canadian market in the coming year.
Since its inception in 2019, Treepz has worked closely with numerous clients across different sectors in Africa, including banks, travel agencies, and event planners in Africa to provide them with customized for their mobility needs.
Treepz has also completed over 5 million customer journeys and built a community of 150,000 vetted drivers across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda. Additionally, Treepz has also helped cut down over 50,000 C02 emissions through its advanced technologies.
Treepz is now open for corporate bookings, vehicle rentals, and employee transportation, ready to revolutionize the mobility landscape in Ontario and beyond.
For more information, visit www.treepz.com and stay updated as we continue to deliver reliable and tailored transportation solutions across Canada.
About Treepz
Established in 2019, Treepz is Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup serving over 5 million customers across 4 African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Uganda. Our aim is to empower organizations by providing seamless transportation for their employees from home to office and back, and millions of people seeking to rent vehicles in more than 16 cities where we operate. Our success is supported by renowned investors like Google, SOSV, Techstars, BRK Capital and Shock Ventures.