ACLA

What ACLA does

ACLA, Inc. (株式会社ACLA) is a Japan-based mobility service provider founded on October 22, 2010 and headquartered in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. The company builds, distributes, and operates an integrated hardware-and-software stack for single-operator driving services. Its core product is the DiBlasi R70, a folding electric motorcycle co-developed with Italian manufacturer DiBlasi (60+ year heritage brand) for which ACLA holds exclusive Japanese general agency rights; the R70 enables one-person ride-conveyance and vehicle transport without a Type 2 driver's license. ACLA also distributes the DiBlasi R30 auto-folding senior car on subscription and outright sale, and sells the glafit GFR-02 hybrid folding bike, giving it a portfolio of compact mobility hardware oriented to both B2B operators and Japan's aging consumer market.

The company's service layer centers on two models. The first is BIC1 (1人運転請負) — a one-person driving subcontractor franchise in which independent operators purchase or lease an R70, access ACLA's B-select dispatch platform, and run ride-conveyance or rental-car delivery jobs. The second is a direct corporate driving service (法人様向け運転サービス) for restaurants, izakaya, and rental-car companies needing single-driver vehicle transport or drunk-driving-prevention conveyance. The B-select platform unifies three apps — a consumer-facing app, a driver app (B-select Driver), and a restaurant-partner tablet app (B-select Restaurant) — handling dispatch, delivery, and order management for both BIC1 franchisees and direct corporate clients. The company also retains a legacy general advertising agency business handling TV, radio, print, and web production.

ACLA's revenue model combines hardware sales and leases (R70 at approximately 450,000 yen per unit; R30 on subscription), platform commissions on B-select orders, transaction-based fees from corporate driving jobs (with driver contractors taking 50-60% of job value), and professional services fees from the advertising agency. The franchise proposition carries zero initial franchise fee and offers initial investment roughly 2/5 and ongoing costs roughly 1/2 of traditional two-person driving services. Customers are highly distributed across restaurants, rental-car companies, franchisees, and corporate clients; only one named external franchise operator (Shia Driving Service in Kagoshima) is identified. The company has been operating for 14 years, handles 20,000+ vehicle transports per year, and operates in 7 Japanese prefectures with planned expansion to Okinawa, Toyama, and Kumamoto. It holds BIC1 regulatory clearance under Japan's New Business Exception and Gray Zone Resolution systems and is a Fukuoka Prefecture Management Innovation Recognized Business. The current representative director is Ikeda Kunitsugu (池田州伸), and the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity.

Name

ACLA

Legal name

株式会社ACLA

Website

https://acla.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACLA is a Fukuoka-based Japanese mobility services company that distributes DiBlasi folding electric motorcycles and operates the BIC1 one-person driving contractor franchise via its B-select dispatch platform, serving restaurants, rental-car firms, and independent operators across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Ride-Hailing / Chauffeur Services (EV-Only Fleets) (THADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Micro-Mobility & Two-/Three-Wheeler Fleet Leasing/Subscription (E-bikes, E-scooters, E-motorcycles) (TLABAHAI), Corporate Mobility & Car Sharing / Pool Fleet Management (TLABAHAO)

Keywords

• One-person driving services
• Folding electric motorcycles
• Mobility dispatch platform
• Franchise driving contractor
• Corporate transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hakata

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DiBlasi Electric Motorcycle Sales & Leasing: ACLA sells and leases the DiBlasi R70 folding electric motorcycle to BIC1 franchisees and business operators. The R70 is priced at approximately 450,000 yen for purchase. Leasing options are also available for business customers.
2. BIC1 Franchise / Independent Business Launch Support: ACLA recruits and supports independent operators to launch BIC1 (one-person driving contractor) businesses. Revenue comes from vehicle sales/leases to franchisees, with zero initial franchise fee. Ongoing support services, maintenance, and consulting generate recurring service revenue.
3. DiBlasi R30 Subscription (サブスクリプション): The DiBlasi R30 auto-folding senior car is offered via subscription in addition to outright sales in Japan.
4. Corporate Driving Service (法人様向け運転サービス): ACLA provides ride-conveyance and rental car delivery services to corporate clients (restaurants, enterprises). Revenue is generated per dispatch/job performed by its network of drivers. The company handles driver dispatch, management, and service quality.
5. B-select Platform Commission & Marketplace: B-select platform charges commission on delivery and dispatch orders placed through the app. Restaurant partners use the platform to receive deliveries, and driver contractors take jobs via the driver app. ACsLA monetizes through order value commissions.
6. Advertising Agency Business (総合広告代理店業): ACLA operates as a comprehensive advertising agency handling TV, radio, print, video production, and web production for clients. This legacy business provides media planning, creative production, and campaign management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACLA provides mobility and transportation services in Japan centered on the BIC1 one-person driving contractor franchise model, powered by DiBlasi R70 folding electric motorcycles. The company sells and leases DiBlasi folding vehicles (R70 and R30), operates the B-select integrated dispatch/delivery platform connecting drivers, restaurants, and end users, and delivers corporate driving and vehicle transport services to restaurants, rental car companies, and enterprises.

Product overview

ACLA operates a multi-product mobility and operational platform. The core portfolio centers on folding electric motorcycles and senior cars co-developed with Italian manufacturer DiBlasi (R70 and R30), sold or leased to business operators. These vehicles power the proprietary BIC1 one-person driving subcontracting model and corporate driving services. ACLA's digital layer is built around the B-select platform — an integrated app and system combining driver dispatch (B-select Driver app), restaurant delivery management (B-select Restaurant tablet app), and end-user ordering (B-select consumer app). The company also offers independent business launch support for BIC1 franchisees, and runs a full-service advertising agency. All components are unified under the ACLA brand, with DiBlasi as the sole physical product line and B-select as the software layer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-select: Integrated app platform combining driving agency, driving contracts, and delivery services for both users and drivers.
• DiBlasi R70

Products and services

• DiBlasi R70 Folding Electric Motorcycle Folding electric motorcycle co-developed with Italian brand DiBlasi; reinforced battery for commercial use; max speed 40 km/h, range 80 km. Sold or leased to business operators for one-person driving services. Can be folded and stored inside vehicles, eliminating the need for a Type 2 driver's license or escort vehicle. Priced at approximately 450,000 yen.
• DiBlasi R30 Auto-Folding Senior Car Auto-folding senior car co-developed with DiBlasi; button-operated folding mechanism for elderly users; offered via subscription (R30 sub-scription) or outright sale. Targeted at elderly and mobility-challenged individuals.
• glafit GFR-02 Hybrid Folding Bike Hybrid folding bike functioning as bicycle, electric motorcycle, and hybrid mode in one vehicle; operable with a standard motorcycle license. Sold/leased through ACLA's mobility product line.
• BIC1 One-Person Driving Contractor Service One-person driving subcontracting service using the folding electric motorcycle. A driver operates alone using the DiBlasi R70, folding it into the customer's vehicle to transport it. No type-2 driver's license or Public Safety Commission permit required. Recognized under Fukuoka Prefecture Management Innovation program and compliant under Japan's New Business Exception / Gray Zone Resolution system.
• Corporate Driving Service (法人様向け運転サービス) B2B vehicle transport and driving service for corporate clients using folding electric motorcycles; enables single-driver ride-conveyance and rental car delivery without escort vehicles. Targeted at restaurants, izakaya establishments (drunk-driving prevention), and rental car companies requiring vehicle transport.
• B-select Platform Proprietary integrated app and system unifying driver dispatch, delivery ordering, and franchise operations. Comprises three apps: B-select (end-user), B-select Driver (contractors), and B-select Restaurant (food service operators). Available on iOS App Store and Google Play. Operates as a marketplace with commission-based monetization on dispatched orders.
• Independent Business Launch Support (BIC1 Franchise Support) Franchise support program for the BIC1 one-person driving model; includes DiBlasi R70 supply, pre-delivery inspection, on-site training, maintenance services, operational consulting, and proprietary B-select system access. Zero initial franchise fee. Operating locations: Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Aichi, Mie, Saitama, Chiba, Gifu with expansion to Okinawa, Toyama, Kumamoto planned.
• Comprehensive Advertising Agency Services (総合広告代理店業) Full-service advertising agency handling TV, radio, print, video production, and web production from planning through execution. Legacy business line providing media planning, creative production, and campaign management services to corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Initial investment reduced to ~2/5 of traditional driving service (~650,000 yen vs ~1.5 million yen)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B-select Restaurant PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 September 2022Restaurant and food service establishments that join the B-select platform to receive delivery and driving services. They use the B-select Restaurant app (Android tablet) to manage orders, track deliveries, and control their visibility on the platform. These partners are key stakeholders in the B-select ecosystem.
• B-select Driver Contractors (加盟店)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 September 2022Independent driver contractors who join the B-select network as franchisees/operators. They use the B-select Driver app to receive dispatch, conveyance, and delivery orders. ACLA provides the app, system, training, and ongoing operational support in exchange for vehicle purchases and/or commission on completed jobs.
• 謝愛（シャア）運転代行minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2022A BIC1 franchisee operating in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture (Kokubu Hayato area). Adopted the Di Blasi R70 as its flagship vehicle with a custom red color scheme. Represents the company's franchise network expansion in Kagoshima.
• DiBlasi (Italy)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDiBlasi is an Italian folding mobility vehicle manufacturer with 60+ years of heritage. ACLA serves as the Japanese general agent (日本総合代理店) for DiBlasi products, including co-development of the R70 business-special electric motorcycle and R30 auto-folding senior car. DiBlasi R70 is also used by the Italian National Police for its proven durability (helicopter-deployable). ACLA holds exclusive rights to sell, lease, and sub-scribe DiBlasi products in Japan.
• Fukuoka City Government (Well-being & SDGs Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACLA participates in Fukuoka City's Well-being and SDGs registration program as a 'Master' partner, committing to employee well-being improvement, sustainable business practices, and contribution to local community goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Uber Technologies: Global ride-hailing and chauffeur platform; broadly comparable in dispatch/ride-conveyance value proposition, though ACLA's niche single-operator electric motorcycle model is structurally different from Uber's four-wheel ride-hailing.
• Daiichi Kotsu Group (JapanTaxi/GO affiliate): Major Japanese taxi operator historically affiliated with the JapanTaxi app; relevant incumbent in the Tokyo chauffeur market where ACLA's corporate driving service competes for similar restaurant and enterprise customers.
• Lyft: North American ride-hailing and chauffeur platform; broadly comparable business model (driver dispatch marketplace, take rate), though operates at vastly larger scale and without ACLA's electric motorcycle / single-operator twist.

Direct peers

• Japan Driving Service Association members (e.g., Nippon Driving Service): Traditional Japanese 代行運転 (designated driver) operators using two-person crew models; the direct legacy competitors ACLA's BIC1 single-operator model is designed to displace through lower unit economics.
• Glafit: Japanese manufacturer of the GFR-02 hybrid folding e-bike that ACLA itself distributes; overlapping product category (folding micro-mobility) and similar target use cases in urban commuting and commercial applications.
• Mobility Technologies (GO): Japan's largest taxi/chauffeur dispatch platform operating the GO app; directly comparable in the Japanese ride-hailing and chauffeur service market ACLA targets with its BIC1 model, though GO focuses on licensed taxi dispatch rather than single-operator ride-conveyance.
• NearMe Inc. Japanese airport ride-sharing platform matching travelers heading to the same destination; overlaps in shared/aggregated mobility and on-demand dispatch use cases relevant to ACLA's B-select franchise network.

Others

• DiBlasi: Italian OEM partner (60+ year heritage) whose R70 and R30 ACLA distributes in Japan; comparable in the folding micro-mobility hardware category but serves as upstream supplier rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acla_official

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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