Remy, why is Sponti-Car particularly important in French-speaking Switzerland?
Rémy Studer :
Because many French‑speaking municipalities face a real mobility gap. Public transport does not cover all daily needs, especially in rural or peri‑urban areas. Sponti‑Car provides a concrete solution: shared vehicles in soft mobility, available at any time, bookable online – and at fixed prices.
How do municipalities react?
Rémy :
At the beginning, there is always a bit of skepticism. But once we’re able to show that the system works, that the vehicles are used, and that the residents speak about it positively, everything changes. It’s not an urban gadget, but a local, useful and reliable infrastructure. And that’s what attracts the municipalities.
Do the residents really use the service?
Rémy :
Yes, clearly. As soon as the vehicle is well placed, easy to access and that people understand the operation, the usage follows naturally. Whether it's for shopping, going to the doctor or a family outing – people are happy to have a durable and economical alternative to the private car.
What makes French-speaking Switzerland particular in this area?
Rémy :
Here, you need to to be close to people. It's not with a newsletter or an Excel spreadsheet that we implement a service. It is necessary to meet the municipalities, participate in the meetings, answer the questions, accompany the launch. This proximity, this human dialogue, is the key to success in Romandy — and it's also what I love about my work.
What is the potential of car sharing in French-speaking Switzerland?
Rémy :
Very large – and still largely underutilized. Municipalities are looking for concrete ways to achieve their climate goals and modernize their mobility offering. With Sponti-Car, they have a simple, flexible and ready-to-use solution. We take care of everything: vehicles, maintenance, application, customer service – they have nothing to manage.
What makes you the most proud in your work?
Rémy :
Seeing that’ a project, sometimes discusséed for months, concrèetely changes daily life d’une municipality. That residents regain autonomy without posséder a véhicule. Qu’une municipalité reçoive positive feedback. C’est ça, the true mobilité partagée : local, useful and human.
Conclusion – In French-speaking Switzerland too, sustainable mobility must be accessible
What Rémy Studer shows through his meetings is thata solution like Sponti-Car can have a real local impact. Where public transport stops, Sponti-Car fills the gap. But it only works if we take the time to listen, to support and to build trust. That is what Sponti-Car does, day after day, municipality after municipality.
Does your municipality want to offer a modern and ecological mobility solution?
Sponti-Car is active in French-speaking Switzerland – with personalized support and a turnkey implementation.
