Viggo

Founded in Copenhagen in 2019 by co-founders Kenneth Herschel and Patrick Pereira, Viggo has established a two-pronged business model centered on sustainable urban mobility. The company initially launched as a fully electric, app-based ride-hailing service, stepping into a market gap with a focus on green transportation and a premium user experience for both corporate and private clients. Herschel, a serial entrepreneur with prior experience running a tech agency in Dubai with Pereira, identified the opportunity to elevate the local ride-hailing standard after Uber's exit from the market.

The operational needs of their growing electric fleet quickly highlighted a significant deficit in Denmark's urban fast-charging infrastructure. This led to a strategic expansion and the creation of a subsidiary, ViggoEnergy, to build and operate a network of publicly accessible, ultra-fast charging hubs. This division targets the high-demand segment of commercial EV users, such as taxis and delivery services, who require rapid charging solutions during operational hours. While the ride-hailing service provides a consistent base, the EV charging segment has demonstrated significantly higher growth, with the company aiming to quadruple its charging points in 2024.

Viggo's ride-hailing service operates in Danish cities like Copenhagen and Aarhus, utilizing an app that provides users with fixed, upfront pricing based on traffic and expected trip duration. The company's fleet consists entirely of zero-emission vehicles, including battery-electric cars and, previously, fuel cell vehicles. The firm generates revenue through ride fares and fees from its charging network. In March 2025, in a strategic move to accelerate its scale and impact, Viggo was acquired by the European mobility platform Bolt. The acquisition integrates Viggo's established local presence and fully electric fleet into Bolt's wider European network, aiming to enhance service for passengers and earning opportunities for drivers.

Keywords: electric ride-hailing, EV charging infrastructure, urban mobility, Copenhagen, Denmark, sustainable transportation, app-based taxi, green technology, commercial EV charging, ultra-fast chargers, ride-sharing, zero-emission vehicles, mobility as a service, Bolt acquisition, electric vehicle fleet, last-mile delivery charging, corporate transport solutions, Scandinavian mobility, renewable energy transport, public charging stations