Moroccan urban mobility startup Enakl is providing intelligent, safer, and sustainable collective transport solutions for daily commutes both at home and abroad via its digital platform.
Founded in 2023 by Charles Pommarède and Samir Bennani, who were later joined by Ahmed Omrane as CTO, Enakl aims at transforming the daily commute of millions of workers with a reliable and accessible shared transit platform that reduces congestion and carbon emissions.
The startup’s shared bus platform allows users to book a guaranteed seat for their daily commute to work through an intuitive mobile app. Powered by advanced algorithms and real-time data, Enakl dynamically optimises routes to ensure efficient travel times and high occupancy rates.
“By pooling passengers into shared minibuses, the platform reduces congestion, minimises emissions, and provides an affordable, safe, and reliable alternative to traditional public transport,” Pommarède told Disrupt Africa.
Enakl also partners with businesses to offer tailored routes, combining technology and convenience to create a seamless commuting experience for users. In short, the startup bridges the gap between traditional public transport and the growing need for reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly commuting options in densely populated and fast growing emerging cities.
After a successful pilot phase, Enakl has expanded from five to 55 routes, operated daily, and has processed more than 100,000 paid bookings so far. It is currently only operating in Casablanca, but plans to expand and be present in five major African cities by 2030.
With that in mind, the company, initially self-funded by its co-founders, recently secured a US$1.4 million pre-seed funding round led by Catalyst Fund and also featuring Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F and 15 business angels. The capital is to speed its growth, both in Morocco and in other markets. Pommarède is optimistic for the future, but says rolling out Enakl has not been without its challenges.
“We are breaking the traditional employee transportation market by promoting shared transport between companies, which requires some market education. On the operations side, we are creating our network of routes step-by-step, so it can create frustration for potential clients who don’t find routes for them right now. This won’t be a problem once our network will have more than 250 routes,” he said.
