“GAC Car Fleet simplifies the task of centralising vehicle fleet management. This software is essential and strategic for optimising our usage, controlling costs and supporting our transition to low-carbon mobility.”
Laura Marquez, Head of Vehicle Fleet Management, French Red Cross
French Red Cross key figures
| Fleet size | Type of fleet | Car Fleet and MyCarFleet users | Sector | Country |
| 5,400 vehicles | 20% long-term leases and 80% purchased | 1,400 | Association | France |
An extensive, multi-site, multi-service fleet
The French Red Cross manages a diverse and complex fleet spread across numerous structures and adapted to a variety of missions. For everyday and logistical use:
- Small city cars (Clio, Twingo, 208, etc.);
- Commercial vehicles (Kangoo, 5-seater Partner);
- Vehicles designed to transport persons with reduced mobility;
- Ambulances and mobile workshops for outreach and specialist work.
“95% of our fleet is used as service vehicles and assigned or shared as required.”
A strategic imperative: centralising and professionalising fleet management.
Prior to switching over to GAC Car Fleet, the Red Cross had no nationwide centralised solution. Each entity managed its fleet independently, using its own Excel files, local practices and software developed in-house.
“We had no overview of fleet data. It was impossible to know exactly how many vehicles were on the road throughout the country.”
Thanks to GAC Car Fleet, we were able to structure and modernise the management of our vehicle fleet:
- Centralised national inventory;
- Automated data collection from multiple service providers (leases, fuel, maintenance, etc.);
- Establishing a shared and harmonised management framework.
Gradual but strategic implementation
Deployment began in 2023 with two pilot regions (500 vehicles). In April 2024, the solution was extended to all structures with employees. We are currently looking into integrating the voluntary network, aiming to ensure exhaustive coverage as soon as possible.
“GAC Car Fleet provides a solid basis for managing our fleet and guiding our low-carbon strategy. We can use the software to identify data, take action and plan for the future.”
Software to support the energy transition
The Red Cross reviewed its Car Policy as part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, incorporating catalogues of internal combustion and electric vehicles designed according to actual uses observed in the field. This approach aims to streamline the fleet, encourage progressive electrification and keep operating costs under control.
“We have produced dual-entry vehicle catalogues – internal combustion and electric vehicles – to guide structures towards responsible and appropriate choices.”
The detailed collection of driving data, mileage monitoring and personalised alerts all assist with decision-making, ensuring that the selected vehicles match fuel efficiency and performance objectives.
The most frequently used key features:
- Vehicle inventory and lifecycle monitoring;
- Warning management and automatic identification in coordination with ANTAI;
- Maintenance alerts, fuel tracking and reporting;
- Preparation of the “Vehicle Reservation Schedule” module for volunteers via the My Car Fleet mobile app.
A dynamic and committed user community
With over 1,400 users, the Red Cross has instigated a collective endeavour regarding fleet management. Webinars, GAC support materials, centralised requests: every attempt is being made to ensure consistent, shared management methods.
“Discussions with GAC Car Fleet teams are of the utmost quality! Quentin and Mélissa are very attentive and responsive, and have worked with us to organise workshops that have enabled us to make real progress with our approach.”
Clear aims for 2030
The French Red Cross has embarked on a bold plan to decarbonise its fleet by 2030. GAC Car Fleet will play a central support role in this transformation by structuring data, uses and decisions.
“We are currently aiming to be able to model our green trajectory based on uses and simulate the economic and operational impact of vehicle-related decisions while streamlining our fleet.”