Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 70% from $8.4 million in the first half of 2024 to $14.3 million in the first half of 2025, primarily due to the monetization of the ride-hailing service [18] - Adjusted EBITDA improved by $5.4 million from -$11.3 million in the first half of 2024 to -$6 million in the first half of 2025 [20] - Cost of revenues decreased by 25% from $9.9 million in the first half of 2024 to $7.4 million in the first half of 2025 [18][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Unique ride-hailing riders grew from 1.1 million to 2.3 million year-over-year, a 107% increase [11] - Registered ride-hailing drivers increased from 171,000 to 327,000, a 92% increase [11] - Total rides increased from 13.7 million in the first half of 2024 to 19.2 million in the first half of 2025 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expanded its operations to six additional metropolitan areas in 2025, bringing total operations to 10 cities, covering approximately half of Türkiye's population [7][8] - The share of riders based outside of Istanbul grew from 13% to 24% over the last year [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on ride-hailing as its primary business model, transitioning from two-wheeled electric vehicles to ride-hailing services [3][4] - A significant investment plan for 2025-2026 has been announced, aimed at expanding ride-hailing services and enhancing operational capabilities [7][20] - The introduction of a dynamic pricing model in January 2025 is expected to enhance efficiency and satisfaction for riders and drivers [3] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes 2025 will be a pivotal year for scale and financial performance, with expectations to nearly double revenue from $18.7 million in 2024 to $34 million in 2025 [5][20] - The company anticipates capturing a $3 billion annual revenue opportunity in the ride-hailing business as it scales operations [12] Other Important Information - The company is the largest electric vehicle operator in Türkiye and the number one urban mobility app on both iOS and Android [6] - The average App Store rating is 4.9 out of 5, indicating strong user sentiment [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the target level for two-wheeled electric vehicles deployed? - Management believes two-wheeled electric vehicle operations are integral to the service offering and will reevaluate the fleet size in summer 2026 [22][23] Question: How is driver supply and AI engineering impacting the business? - There are no constraints in onboarding additional drivers, with a year-over-year increase in driver signups [26][27] - AI engineering is critical for optimizing pricing and enhancing rider and driver experiences [29] Question: What are the current take rates compared to global benchmarks? - Current take rates are in the high single-digits, with significant upside potential for future increases [33] Question: How does the company view growth versus profitability? - The company is focused on growth while maintaining low take rates to capture market share, with plans to optimize profitability as the market matures [41][42] Question: What is the regulatory environment for ride-hailing in Türkiye? - The company believes it is well-positioned to introduce and regulate new transportation services in Türkiye [48] Question: How is the company approaching its crypto treasury strategy? - The strategy involves diversifying non-operating cash into USD and Bitcoin as a store of value, with the majority still held in USD [51]
Marti Technologies(MRT) - 2025 H1 - Earnings Call Transcript