Papa Tango Vélo I Lokki made it easy for me to launch my business

Philippe and his daughter Lola are the owners of Papa Tango Vélo, located in the Marais-Poitevin, also known as the Green Venice. They offer rentals of classic bikes as well as electric bikes, fat bikes, and electric scooters.

Tell us your story!

I am 54 years old, and I managed two hotels in Niort for many years. I noticed that my customers were increasingly interested in leisure activities, particularly cycling and hiking. I sent everyone there, so one day I thought to myself: why not me? Looking at what was on offer around me, I decided that the Marais-Poitevin park was a little outdated. I wanted to offer a more modern rental service to stand out from the crowd. So I launched Papa Tango Vélo with my daughter Lola in Magné , where I live. We rent fat bikes, electric bikes, classic bikes, and electric scooters in Magné. We work with a pier on a beautiful 45-km loop starting in Niort, right along the water's edge, with shaded areas and pretty little locks.

The challenge of
Philippe

I wanted to give the customer time and make my work easier with an inventory that was always up to date and had no duplicates, especially since I have two points of sale.

How did Lokki help you? 

Working with Lokki really put my mind at ease, because it allowed me to be more relaxed about billing, bike deposits, and reservations. I also wanted my organization to be clear, because I share my work time with my daughter and the handover process needs to be smooth.

It also allows me to test my business to see how to move forward. This year, I have a small fleet, but that's not all. At the end of the season, I'll take the time to check what works, what doesn't, and make adjustments accordingly.

Finally, it's a way for me to offer customers a high-quality experience, with easy online booking and a modern offering.

With the help of Lokki

Easy

The site is very easy to use.

Complete

The software has many features, including marketing tools, which I will be able to test this year to develop the business!

Useful

We no longer use paper, which makes day-to-day management much easier for us.

A perfect tool for any rental business just starting out

"I didn't even consider doing without software. I wanted to have visibility into my business, and I chose Lokki right away to easily get started in a business that was completely new to me."

A comprehensive tool for testing and developing your business

"My goal is to grow my business. So, I wanted to start with a medium-sized fleet of 50 electric bikes and 35 muscle bikes. Thanks to Lokki, I will be able to study what works and what doesn't, so that I can make strategic decisions going forward.

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