Bizliride has announced the addition of six new franchise partners in Hyderabad, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy to drive electric two-wheeler mobility across India.
The company is strengthening its franchise network under the Franchise Owner-Franchise Operated (FOFO) model, with plans to expand to more than 25 high-growth cities. Bizliride is targeting to grow its electric vehicle fleet to 10,000 to 15,000 two-wheelers in the next 12-18 months as well as have a network of 30 franchise partners by March 2027.
Through this expansion, the company aims to achieve approximately 150% growth in fleet operations and overall business scale within the next 12 to 18 months. The initiative focuses on collaborating with local entrepreneurs, enabling them to build and manage EV fleets in their respective markets, strengthening BijliRide’s presence in India’s rapidly growing electric mobility ecosystem.
As part of its next phase, Bizliride plans to expand operations to urban agglomerations around Hyderabad as well as several high-potential cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Patna, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Nagpur, Ranchi, Surat, Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi, Warangal, Nizamabad, Mysore, Puducherry, Actively evaluating the markets.
These locations have been identified based on the growing demand from logistics operators, gig economy platforms and urban commuters seeking cost-effective and sustainable mobility solutions.
This expansion strategy will allow BijliRide to grow its electric mobility footprint while maintaining local operational efficiency through franchise partners who understand their regional markets and demand dynamics.
Through the FOFO structure, franchise partners will own and operate their local fleet, while Bizliride provides the centralized technology infrastructure and operational framework needed to run the business efficiently. The company’s platform provides real-time vehicle tracking, fleet performance analytics, rental management systems, battery management protocols and standardized servicing processes, ensuring consistency and operational reliability across all markets.
A typical entry-level franchise fleet consists of around 50 electric two-wheelers, with an estimated investment of Rs 14-16 lakh, depending on vehicle specifications and market conditions. Under stable usage conditions, the model is designed to reach break-even within approximately 12-15 months, while generating recurring revenues through fleet rental and enterprise mobility partnerships.
Commenting on the expansion, Shivam Sisodia, CEO and co-founder of Bizliride, said: “Demand for electric mobility is growing rapidly in India, especially among gig workers and last-mile delivery operators. At this stage, our focus is on disciplined scale. The FOFO model allows us to grow responsibly by partnering with local entrepreneurs who understand their markets while leveraging our technology platform and operational systems. This structure will help us scale faster. “Enables and ensures that the fleet on the ground is managed efficiently.”
In addition to operational systems, Bizliride supports franchise partners with driver onboarding, demand generation and marketing assistance, helping to maintain strong fleet utilization. The company also connects franchise fleets with gig platforms, logistics operators and on-demand local delivery businesses.
Over the next 12-18 months, Bizliride aims to expand its fleet to over 10,000 electric two-wheelers across key urban and logistics markets, while continuing to strengthen its technology platform and operational support ecosystem for franchise partners. The company’s long-term vision is to build a scalable electric mobility network that supports both entrepreneurs and riders across India.
