Dr. Laura Bishop
Panot, a Barcelona-based e-bike rental company, has recently partnered with Velco, a leading connectivity and fleet management solutions provider. Together, they are revolutionizing urban mobility and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle.
Panot, founded by individuals passionate about decarbonizing cities through electric bikes, has established itself as a trailblazer in making e-bikes accessible and attractive. With a focus on long-term rentals, Panot offers urban cyclists in Barcelona a practical, ecological, and economical way of commuting on a daily basis.
To enhance the overall user experience, Panot has decided to collaborate with Velco and equip its fleet of classic urban bikes and longtails with Mobitrax, a premium connected device that transforms e-bikes into Smartbikes. This advanced technology enables Panot’s users to access a mobile application with a range of features, including bike theft protection services such as automatic sound alarms, real-time geolocation, and power assistance cut-off.
Furthermore, the mobile application supports cyclists in the day-to-day maintenance of their bikes, offering maintenance tips, reminders, and alerts. It also provides detailed statistics and a trip history for a comprehensive understanding of their cycling activities.
For fleet management purposes, Panot leverages Velco’s web-based software called Velco Fleet Management. This software not only helps Panot monitor subscriptions but also collects strategic data on users and their needs, allowing for proactive fleet control optimization.
Didac Sabaté, co-founder of Panot, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, emphasizing the value of Velco’s IoT technology in minimizing theft and vandalism rates, predicting technical incidents, and providing valuable information for users. The partnership with Velco positions Panot as a leader in the subscription-based e-bike rental business model.
For Velco, this collaboration represents an important step in its expansion plans, particularly in the Spanish market, which has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. With a presence already established in Germany, Velco is now extending its reach across Europe, offering scalable solutions to connect e-bikes and accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban mobility.
Together, Panot and Velco are opening new possibilities for the future of urban mobility, not just in Barcelona but beyond. By combining Panot’s expertise in electric bike rentals with Velco’s connectivity and fleet management solutions, they are transforming the way people navigate cities while reducing carbon footprints and promoting an active and sustainable lifestyle.
The e-bike rental industry has seen significant growth in recent years, and Panot is at the forefront of this movement. With their focus on long-term rentals, Panot has tapped into the demand for sustainable and convenient urban mobility solutions. By partnering with Velco, a leading connectivity and fleet management solutions provider, Panot is taking their services to the next level.
One of the key innovations implemented through this partnership is the integration of Velco’s Mobitrax device into Panot’s fleet of e-bikes. This connected device transforms the bikes into Smartbikes, providing users with a range of features through a mobile application. These features include bike theft protection services such as automatic sound alarms and real-time geolocation. This technology not only reduces the risk of theft and vandalism but also offers peace of mind to Panot’s customers.
The mobile application also supports day-to-day bike maintenance, providing users with maintenance tips, reminders, and alerts. This feature ensures that Panot’s e-bikes are kept in optimal condition, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable ride for all users.
In addition to enhancing the user experience, the collaboration with Velco also benefits Panot in terms of fleet management. Velco’s web-based software, Velco Fleet Management, allows Panot to monitor subscriptions and collect valuable data on user behavior and needs. This data enables Panot to optimize their fleet control and provide a more tailored and efficient service to their customers.
The partnership with Velco positions Panot as a leader in the subscription-based e-bike rental business model. Their focus on long-term rentals, combined with Velco’s IoT technology, sets them apart from their competitors and establishes them as a reliable and innovative player in the industry.
Velco, on the other hand, sees this collaboration as an important step in their expansion plans. With a solid presence in Germany, the partnership with Panot allows them to enter the rapidly growing Spanish market. This expansion aligns with Velco’s goal of offering scalable solutions to connect e-bikes and accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban mobility across Europe.
Overall, the collaboration between Panot and Velco represents an exciting development in the e-bike rental industry. By combining Panot’s expertise in electric bike rentals with Velco’s connectivity and fleet management solutions, they are leading the way in revolutionizing urban mobility. Through their partnership, they are not only reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable lifestyles but also opening up new possibilities for the future of urban mobility, both in Barcelona and beyond.
For more information on Panot and their e-bike rental services, visit the Panot website. To learn more about Velco and their connectivity and fleet management solutions, visit their website.
