What LeCab does

LeCab (legally operating as SnapCar SAS) is a French private chauffeur (VTC – voiture de transport avec chauffeur) platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Puteaux, France. The company provides 24/7 private driver services across 85% of French territory, connecting passengers with 18,000+ driver-partners via mobile applications (iOS/Android), a web booking portal, and a B2B API that enables third-party platforms (hotels, travel aggregators, event platforms) to embed VTC booking. As of March 2025, LeCab completed the transition of its entire fleet to 100% electric or hybrid vehicles across all service tiers (Green, Green Pro, Green Prestige, Van), making it the first VTC platform in France with this standard across traditional service ranges.

The company's core technology includes real-time ride tracking with SMS notifications, automatic flight and train delay adjustments, fixed-price airport/station forfaits, recurring ride scheduling tied to user calendars, and a centralized fleet management and driver regulation system. Specialized offerings include LeCab Event (managing 200+ events annually), PMR Accessibility Solutions with trained drivers and adapted vehicles, Mise à Disposition (hourly driver hire), and a Switch Pro/Perso feature for toggling between business and personal accounts. LeCab operates a dedicated enterprise sales motion with sector specialists and an API program, alongside self-serve mobile and web booking for consumers, supported by a loyalty program that awards €5 credit every 3 rides.

LeCab's revenue model combines per-ride transaction fees (with pricing varying by vehicle tier, time of day, and distance) with corporate account subscriptions and API integration revenue. Approximately 75% of revenue is derived from enterprise/B2B clients across sectors including media (France Télévisions, Eurosport), transport (SNCF, Transavia), banking (Société Générale), luxury (Lancôme), insurance (Allianz), telecom (Samsung), and travel (Booking). The company serves 10,000+ corporate clients and 1M+ registered passengers. LeCab's history includes a 2019 strategic merger with SnapCar and the June 2024 acquisition of competitor Marcel from Cosmobilis, establishing it as the largest French-owned VTC alternative to Uber and taxis.

Name

LeCab

Legal name

SnapCar SAS

Website

https://lecab.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LeCab (operating as SnapCar SAS) is a French private chauffeur (VTC) platform founded in 2012, providing 24/7 pre-booked and on-demand ride services across 85% of France via mobile app, web, and B2B API. It serves both enterprise clients (75% of revenue, including media, banking, transport, and luxury sectors) and individual consumers with a fully electric/hybrid fleet of 18,000+ drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Chauffeur Services

NAICS

Limousine Service (485320), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive / Corporate Chauffeur Services (THADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Airport Transfer & Chauffeured Services (THAIAFAB), Chauffeur / Black Car & Executive Car Services (TLAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Private chauffeur services
• Ride-hailing platform
• Corporate transportation
• Airport transfer service
• Accessible mobility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-ride transportation fees: Revenue generated from individual VTC rides charged per journey. Pricing is based on pickup fee plus duration and distance, with fixed forfaits for airport/station transfers. Prices vary by vehicle tier (Green, Green Pro, Green Prestige, Van) and time-of-day (peak/off-peak hours). 75% of revenue comes from enterprise clients.
2. Corporate account subscriptions: Enterprise clients use centralized corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, expense management, and reporting. Additional revenue from corporate subscription tiers (Club Prio, Club Premium, Club Illimité).
3. Loyalty program credits: €5 credit awarded every 3 rides, redeemable within 15 days on the next ride. Credits act as a retention and frequency lever.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LeCab provides private chauffeur (VTC) transportation services 24/7 across 85% of France via mobile app, webapp, and B2B channels. Its fleet transitioned to 100% electric or hybrid vehicles in March 2025, and the company sells fixed-price airport transfers, recurring commutes, event mobility, hourly driver-on-demand, accessibility transport, and corporate central-billing accounts. Approximately 75% of revenue comes from enterprise clients served through dedicated account managers and a partner API.

Product overview

LeCab operates as a unified VTC (voiture de transport avec chauffeur) platform providing private chauffeur services 24/7 across 85% of France. The product portfolio centers on the core LeCab VTC Platform with four vehicle tiers: Green (entry-level eco), Green Pro (professional-focused eco), Green Prestige (premium luxury eco), and Van (multi-passenger up to 6 people) — all transitioning to 100% electric or hybrid since March 2025. For business clients, LeCab for Business offers B2B features including centralized billing, recurring scheduling, employee management, and monthly reporting. Specialized offerings include Airport Transfer Service with fixed pricing and flight tracking, LeCab Event for event mobility (200+ events annually), Mise à Disposition for hourly driver-on-demand, PMR Accessibility Solutions for passengers with reduced mobility, and a Loyalty Program rewarding frequent riders. The LeCab API enables enterprise partners to integrate VTC booking into their platforms. A switch feature allows users to toggle between personal and business accounts within the same app. The platform was strengthened by the June 2024 acquisition of competitor Marcel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green: Eco-friendly VTC service using electric or hybrid vehicles with 80-100% CO2 reduction.
• Green Pro
• Green Prestige
• Van
• LeCab Event
• Access

Products and services

• LeCab VTC Platform A 100% French ride-hailing (VTC) platform providing private chauffeur services 24/7 throughout France, connecting passengers with 18,000+ professional drivers via mobile app and web booking with real-time ordering, advance reservations, and corporate account management.
• Green (vehicle tier) Entry-level eco-friendly vehicle tier featuring electric or hybrid cars accommodating up to 3 passengers with 2 suitcases and 2 cabin bags; available for immediate rides at a €0.33/minute waiting fee.
• Green Pro (vehicle tier) Professional-focused eco tier with electric or hybrid vehicles accommodating 3 passengers and 2 suitcases; includes corporate features, dedicated account manager access, and priority support at a €0.649/minute waiting fee.
• Green Prestige (vehicle tier)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.91/5 average ride rating in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ElectracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Electra provides fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure for LeCab's electric fleet. This partnership supports LeCab's commitment to operating a 100% electric/hybrid fleet by ensuring drivers have access to reliable charging points across France, reducing downtime and supporting the green mobility transition.
• Marcel (acquired)flagshipOthersLeCab acquired its French competitor Marcel (a subsidiary of Cosmobilis) in June 2024. Marcel was known as a pioneer in eco-responsible mobility. The acquisition aimed to create the leading French VTC platform as an alternative to Uber, combining LeCab's B2B expertise with Marcel's green mobility heritage.
• SnapCar SASflagshipOthersIn 2019, LeCab completed a strategic fusion with SnapCar SAS, another French VTC player. This merger consolidated LeCab's B2B service offering and strengthened its position in the professional mobility market. SnapCar SAS remains the legal entity operating the LeCab brand (registered at the Tribunal de Commerce de Nanterre, No. 749 816 328).
• Parc AstérixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeCab signed a partnership with Parc Astérix (October 2023) to provide transportation services for park visitors and events, leveraging LeCab's event mobility expertise.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heetch: French VTC and ride-hailing platform competing directly with LeCab for both B2C riders and B2B accounts in Paris and other French metros, with a similar nighttime and youth-focused positioning.
• G7 (Taxi G7): Largest French taxi network, with a corporate offering (G7 Pro) and app-based booking that competes head-on with LeCab for enterprise ground transport and airport transfers in France.
• Kapten (Free2Move): French VTC ride-hailing service (formerly Kapten, owned by Stellantis/Free2Move) operating in Paris and major French cities, targeting both B2C and B2B clients with a similar app-based chauffeur model.
• SnapCar (pre-merger): French VTC player that merged with LeCab in 2019; historically operated the same chauffeur-driven, B2B-tilted model in France and now exists as the legal entity (SnapCar SAS) under the LeCab brand.
• Marcel (pre-acquisition): French eco-responsible VTC platform acquired by LeCab in June 2024; prior to acquisition it was a direct competitor with overlapping green-mobility positioning, similar chauffeur-driven model, and B2B focus.

Broad incumbents

• Bolt: European ride-hailing and mobility platform operating across multiple EU markets including France, competing with LeCab in VTC-style rides, airport transfers, and corporate accounts as a venture-funded regional incumbent.
• Uber: Global ride-hailing leader operating UberX, Uber Comfort, and Uber for Business across France. Overlaps with LeCab on chauffeur-driven rides, airport transfers, and enterprise travel, but at much larger scale and as a multi-country incumbent.
• FreeNow: European multi-mobility app combining taxis, VTC, and public transport options across several EU markets, including France, competing for corporate travel and airport transfer demand that LeCab also targets.

Emerging players

• Blacklane: Global chauffeur service operating in Paris and other French cities, with airport transfer and city-to-city offerings that overlap with LeCab's airport and corporate chauffeur services.

Regional players

• Carey International: US-based executive chauffeur and black-car service with a corporate travel program comparable to LeCab's B2B offering, illustrating the executive ground transport model LeCab operates in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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