Interview AZOWO & ryd regarding our partnership
An interview with Patric Schneider (CEO AZOWO) and Uli Kiendl (CEO ryd)
Mr. Schneider, Mr. Kiendl, you have just announced a strategic partnership between AZOWO and ryd. What was the decisive impetus for this collaboration?
Patric Schneider (AZOWO):
Our mission at AZOWO is to radically simplify fleet management and corporate mobility. We rely on a holistic, digital platform that not only optimizes fleet processes, but also integrates external mobility solutions. ryd is the perfect partner to complement this process with its innovative, digital fueling solution.
Uli Kiendl (ryd):
We see it the same way. ryd makes refueling, charging and washing smart, digital and efficient, so that companies can handle their refueling and charging processes completely without cards, paperwork or manual billing. By partnering with AZOWO, we are expanding our ecosystem and offering a seamless end-to-end solution for companies looking to digitize their mobility management.
What does this partnership mean in concrete terms for companies and fleet managers?
Patric Schneider (AZOWO):
It's all about efficiency, transparency and cost savings. Companies benefit from the fact that they can bundle fleet management, refueling processes and cost control in one platform with AZOWO. They no longer have to use separate tools - everything runs automatically and without additional administrative effort.
Uli Kiendl (ryd):
A good example is the digital payment process. Until now, companies had to work with fuel cards, manage receipts and settle accounts manually. With ryd, payment is made directly via app or integrated into the vehicle - without any physical cards or waiting times at the till. Companies receive real-time transparency on consumption and costs and can evaluate these directly in AZOWO.
Strong partnerships are the key to the success of our all-in-one platform. By working closely with leading technology and mobility providers, we are continuously expanding our ecosystem - for even greater efficiency, flexibility and innovation in corporate mobility.
What specific advantages do companies have by integrating ryd into AZOWO?
Patric Schneider (AZOWO):
The five biggest advantages are:
- Digital payment without detours - no paperwork, no waiting, simply via app or vehicle.
- Automated fuel cost accounting - no more manual receipts or post-processing.
- Real-time transparency on fuel consumption and costs for precise budget control.
- Optimized fueling processes that not only save time, but also reduce the carbon footprint.
- Seamless integration into existing company processes - all in one platform.
Uli Kiendl (ryd):
And that's exactly what makes the partnership so strong. Companies get an efficient, digital solution that automates processes and reduces costs - with one platform for everything.
Which companies will benefit most from this new solution?
Patric Schneider (AZOWO):
Our solution is aimed at medium-sized and large companies as well as municipal businesses that want to manage their fleet more efficiently and sustainably. Companies with many field service vehicles, sharing providers or fleets with high fuel consumption will benefit in particular.
Uli Kiendl (ryd):
Fleet operators who think about mobility beyond their own fleet will also benefit from this integration. This is because they can combine external mobility services - such as rental cars or car sharing - more flexibly with their own fleet.
What happens now? What developments can customers expect in the future?
Patric Schneider (AZOWO):
The integration of ryd into AZOWO is one of our partnerships. We are already working on other intelligent functions that will make everyday fleet life even smarter. Our goal is to create a fully connected mobility ecosystem in which all mobility services interact smoothly with each other.
Uli Kiendl (ryd):
At ryd, we see great potential in connecting mobility, billing and energy supply even further. Topics such as the integration of e-mobility and charging processes or AI-supported cost optimization for fleet operators are particularly exciting.
If you had to summarize the partnership in one sentence, what would it be?
Patric Schneider (AZOWO):
With ryd, we are taking refueling and charging processes to the next level - efficiently, digitally and seamlessly integrated into our fleet management.
Uli Kiendl (ryd):
And with AZOWO, we are making digital payment for refueling, charging and washing an integral part of corporate mobility.
