Asset-Light Model Transforming Mobility Solutions for Customers in India: Zoomcar

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A recent ET Now News article highlighted how peer-to-peer car sharing is revolutionizing India's transportation landscape. The article specifically mentioned Zoomcar (Nasdaq: ZCAR), drawing parallels between its business model and Airbnb's asset-light approach.

The article emphasizes how the asset-light model is transforming mobility solutions in India by enabling self-drive services without maintaining a large fleet. This strategy is noted for its advantages in:

• Minimizing capital expenditures
• Facilitating organic supply growth
• Optimizing operational costs
• Enhancing growth sustainability

The platform connects vehicle owners with users seeking self-drive rental vehicles, making transportation more accessible and cost-efficient in the Indian market.

Positive

• Asset-light model reduces capital expenditure requirements
• Platform enables organic supply growth without fleet ownership
• Business model optimizes operational costs

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• None.

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent article published by ET Now News, India's leading English business news website, discussed the evolving transportation landscape in India, and how peer to peer car sharing models are transforming the future of mobility by making self-drive accessible without having to operate a large fleet. The "asset light model", as they call it, is game-changing for the mobility market in India, enabling sustainable and cost efficient transportation options.

Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. ("Zoomcar" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ZCAR), the Nasdaq-listed leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, was mentioned in the article which provides a platform for vehicle owners to connect users looking for self-drive rental vehicles, and was compared to Airbnb, which also does not own assets. The article suggests that the "asset-light strategy" deployed by companies like Zoomcar minimizes the need for capital expenditures and positions the company to grow supply organically, while optimizing operational costs and increasing sustainability of growth. 

Read the entire article referenced here: https://www.etnownews.com/auto/the-rise-of-asset-light-mobility-in-india-article-118532251

About Zoomcar:

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Zoomcar is a leading marketplace for car sharing focused in India. The Zoomcar community connects Hosts with Guests, who choose from a selection of cars for use at affordable prices, promoting sustainable, smart transportation solutions in India.

Forward Looking Statement:

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FAQ

How does Zoomcar's (ZCAR) asset-light model work in India?

Zoomcar's asset-light model operates by connecting vehicle owners with users seeking self-drive rental vehicles, similar to Airbnb's approach, without owning a fleet of cars. This minimizes capital expenditure while enabling organic growth.

What are the main benefits of Zoomcar's (ZCAR) peer-to-peer car sharing platform?

The main benefits include reduced capital expenditure, optimized operational costs, sustainable growth potential, and the ability to scale supply organically without maintaining a large fleet.

How is Zoomcar (ZCAR) transforming mobility solutions in India?

Zoomcar is transforming mobility solutions by making self-drive services accessible through a peer-to-peer sharing platform, enabling cost-efficient transportation options without the need for fleet ownership.

What similarities exist between Zoomcar (ZCAR) and Airbnb's business models?

Both Zoomcar and Airbnb operate on asset-light models where they don't own the assets (cars/properties) but instead provide platforms connecting owners with users seeking their services.