France’s ride share group BlaBlaCar has on Tuesday announced its expansion into 20 new countries including Southeast Asia.
The firm said in a statement that it is now launching its carpooling service in several new countries in the region including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
It is noted that BlaBlaCar builds on its operational experience in India, where the platform achieved 47 percent year-on-year growth in 2025, becoming its largest carpooling market with 19 million passengers.
This success illustrates a broader trend across the region: in much of Southeast Asia, public transportation infrastructure is undersized compared to demographic and economic growth, creating strong demand for shared mobility solutions.
Other than the Southeast Asia, the French travel platform also expands into countries in Latin America Europe and North Africa.
These include Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay; Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Moldova and Morocco.
The firm’s global expansion comes as the rising cost of living and climate challenges strengthen the appeal of carpooling among consumers.
This deployment marks the company’s first major wave of new market entries in a decade, driven by artificial intelligence to accelerate localization and operational scaling, and brings global presence to 41 countries.
The expansion also builds on the firm’s mature regional operations where the platform has successfully established markets.
By broadening its geographic reach, BlaBlaCar said it addresses significant mobility needs in fast-growing regions while completing its coverage across Europe.
The move also comes at a critical time for the sector with significant and sustained increases in fuel prices, carpooling is emerging as a natural solution.
This momentum is already reflected in the numbers: between March and June 2026, more than 800,000 new drivers joined the carpooling community worldwide, concrete proof that sharing travel costs addresses a real need for purchasing power.
“Our model works because it solves an economic reality for the consumer. Last year alone, our drivers saved over €568 million ($647.22 million) in travel expenses,
“As we scale into 20 new markets, we are unlocking considerable and untapped purchasing power for millions of travelers and commuters,” said Nicolas Brusson, Chief Executive Officer of BlaBlaCar.
He also said the firm’s mission is to optimize every empty seat on the road.
“The growth we have observed over recent months demonstrates that drivers find the cost-sharing model more relevant than ever,
“And we are excited to see new communities form in new countries, united by this same concept,” he added.
