Radeln ohne Alter

What Radeln ohne Alter does

Radeln ohne Alter Deutschland e.V. is a Bonn-headquartered, tax-exempt registered charitable association (eingetragener Verein, VR 11580) that serves as the German national umbrella for the international Cycling Without Age movement. The organization coordinates a decentralized network of 143+ local chapters across all 16 German Bundesländer, through which more than 2,586 trained volunteer pilots and 425 captains provide free, trishaw-style rickshaw rides to seniors and mobility-impaired individuals. In 2024 the network delivered 29,067 rides transporting 55,624 passengers over 264,705 kilometers using a fleet of 283 rickshaws, with growth funded by a mix of individual donations, Fördermitgliedschaft memberships, merchandise sales, court-directed Geldauflagen, and project grants from sources including Deutsche Postcode Lotterie, LEA LandesEnergieAgentur Hessen, and corporate sponsors such as Linexo by Wertgarantie.

The core product is a free, volunteer-operated ride service rather than a software platform; the underlying technology is intentionally lightweight, consisting of a WordPress CMS website with WPML multilingual support, Google Maps location services, Vimeo/YouTube video hosting, MailChimp newsletters, and social channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Operational differentiation comes from the network structure itself: a multiplier training cascade (pilots trained by captains), channel partnerships with welfare organizations such as Diakonie and Caritas, municipalities, and religious communities, and credibility backed by a scientific impact study conducted with the BEB Institute and recurring mainstream media coverage. Newer initiatives include the AI4SocialRide program for AI-supported volunteer coordination and the Deutsche Postcode Lotterie-funded 'Radelnd Generationen verbinden' project, which has deployed 11 model locations across nine states to recruit younger pilots aged 16–30.

Name

Radeln ohne Alter

Legal name

Radeln ohne Alter Deutschland e.V.

Website

https://radelnohnealter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radeln ohne Alter Deutschland e.V. is a Bonn-based nonprofit that coordinates a volunteer-piloted rickshaw network across all 16 German states, providing free rides to seniors and mobility-impaired individuals through 143+ local chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior mobility and community social services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Errands (Non-Emergency) (HLADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteer Driver & Community Transportation Programs (TLAFAKAH), On-Demand Ride Coordination & Assisted Rides (TNC/Taxi Brokerage) (HSABAOAJ)

Keywords

• Volunteer rickshaw rides
• Senior mobility services
• Intergenerational community programs
• Nonprofit social inclusion
• Accessible cycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individuals and businesses can become supporting members (Fördermitglied) through annual membership fees to support the organization's work.
2. Donations: Individual donations through various channels including Betterplace platform, donation boxes, funeral donations (Trauerspende), and one-time gift certificates.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Business partnerships and sponsorships such as Linexo by Wertgarantie donation of 20,000 EUR and LEA LandesEnergieAgentur Hessen GmbH sponsorship of 65,000 EUR for 'Radfahren gemeinsam neu entdecken' campaign.
4. Government Grants: Funding from government programs and lottery organizations including Deutsche Postcode Lotterie funding for 'Radelnd Generationen verbinden' project.
5. Merchandise Sales: Merch shop selling branded merchandise (shop.radelnohnealter.de).
6. Community Fines and Penalties: Geldauflagen und Bußgelder - court-ordered community service funds directed to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Radeln ohne Alter provides free rickshaw rides to seniors and mobility-impaired people, operated by trained volunteer pilots (Rikscha-Piloten) at over 143 local locations across all 16 German federal states. The organization recruits and trains volunteers, supports the establishment of new local branches, and coordinates national projects such as 'Radelnd Generationen verbinden' and 'AI4SocialRide'. All rides are provided at no cost to passengers; the organization is funded through donations, memberships, corporate sponsorships, government grants, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Radeln ohne Alter is a nonprofit organization operating a network of volunteer-driven rickshaw services for seniors and mobility-restricted individuals across Germany. The core offering consists of free rickshaw rides provided by trained volunteer pilots, supported by location establishment services for new branches, a booking system, and merchandise sales. The organization has grown to over 160 locations in all 16 German states, with a recent focus on AI4SocialRide for digital organizational tools and the 'Radelnd Generationen verbinden' intergenerational connection project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Rickshaw Rides (Ehrenamtliche Rikscha-Fahrten) Free rickshaw rides for seniors and mobility-restricted individuals, operated by trained volunteer pilots at 143+ locations across all 16 German federal states. The service enables participants to experience the outdoors, fresh air, and community life.
• Rickshaw Pilot Volunteer Program (Rikschapilot werden) Volunteer program that recruits and trains individuals to become rickshaw pilots who drive seniors and mobility-restricted passengers on free rides. Includes a separate captain training (Kapitänsschulung) for trainers-of-trainers.
• Location Establishment Service (Standortgründung) Support service for establishing new Radeln ohne Alter locations across Germany, providing guidance on rickshaw procurement, volunteer recruitment, organizational setup, and onboarding to the national network.
• Rickshaw Booking System (Rikschabuch) Online booking system for scheduling rickshaw rides at various local locations throughout Germany, allowing passengers or care facility staff to reserve a pilot and rickshaw.
• Merch Shop (Merch-Shop) Online shop selling branded merchandise to support the organization financially.
• Newsletter (MailChimp) Regular newsletter providing news about Radeln ohne Alter activities, events, volunteer opportunities, and impact stories, published approximately monthly with special editions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,624 passengers transported in 2024 across 29,067 rides and 264,705 kilometers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Zukunft FahrradstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Partnership for inclusive mobility and social participation. Zukunft Fahrrad is a coalition for bicycle-friendly cities and infrastructure.
• Cycling Without Age (Global)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Global parent organization headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Radeln ohne Alter Deutschland e.V. is the official German representative of the international Cycling Without Age network founded by Ole Kassow.
• Hape KerkelingstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity supporter of the Radeln ohne Alter initiative in Germany. Helps raise awareness and visibility for the cause.
• BAGSO (Bundesseniorenvertretung)minorOthersMember of BAGSO, the Federal Senior Citizens' Association representing senior interests at national level.
• Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND)minorOthersMember of SEND network supporting social entrepreneurs in Germany.
• Initiative Transparente ZivilgesellschaftminorOthersMember of the Transparent Civil Society initiative, committing to publish all important information about the organization.
• Engagement GlobalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization where board member Alina Bhatti works as Project Lead for Kommunale Entwicklungspolitik. Provides connection to development policy networks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• GoGoGrandparent: US-based on-demand ride service that enables seniors without smartphones to access Uber and Lyft through a phone call. Addresses the same mobility gap for seniors but uses a tech-enabled marketplace rather than volunteer-driven rickshaws.

Broad incumbents

• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: German humanitarian organization providing volunteer-based senior transportation, patient transport, and emergency services. Competes for the same volunteer pool and senior-mobility funding in Germany.
• Diakonie Deutschland: German Protestant welfare organization and one of the largest hosts of Radeln ohne Alter locations (60% of locations run by welfare organizations include Diakonie affiliates). Comparable elderly care mission and decentralized local network across Germany.
• Malteser Deutschland: German humanitarian aid organization providing senior transport, mobility services, and care. Operates similar volunteer-driven senior transportation programs, particularly through its 'MobilMal' services, and serves as a parallel host for community-based senior mobility.
• Caritas Germany: Germany's largest welfare organization, which hosts Radeln ohne Alter rides at several locations (e.g., Caritas Aachen) and runs extensive senior mobility and social programs. Comparable target demographic and broad welfare footprint, but operates across many service verticals.

Direct peers

• ITN America: Independent Transportation Network, a US-based nonprofit providing sustainable, volunteer-supported transportation for seniors and people with visual impairment. Highly comparable model combining volunteer drivers, paid ride coordination, and donor-supported operations.
• Driving Miss Daisy: Canadian-origin companion driving service for seniors and persons with disabilities, now operating in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. Offers escorted/accompanied rides — same target demographic and senior-mobility focus, but uses paid drivers rather than volunteers.
• Cycling Without Age (Global): Global parent organization founded in Copenhagen by Ole Kassow in 2012. Operates the same volunteer rickshaw model across 20+ countries; Radeln ohne Alter is the official German affiliate. Identical mission, service model, and target demographic.

Others

• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social funding organization, which is a board member connection (Rilana Tump) and likely a funder of Radeln ohne Alter. Not a direct operator but a major institutional stakeholder in the German inclusive-mobility funding ecosystem.

Regional players

• Reisen für Alle (DRK): German national certification system for barrier-free travel, operated under the German Disabled Persons Association umbrella. Addresses parallel concerns of accessibility and mobility for elderly and disabled populations but focuses on certification rather than service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@radelnohnealterdeutschland
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoADeutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radeln-ohne-alter
• Instagraminstagram.com/radelnohnealter_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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