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BlaBlaCar for Objects in Austria: How Carpooling for Furniture Works in 2026
As of June 2026
BlaBlaCar is active in Austria, but only for people traveling in the same direction. However, the same principle applies to objects: With MUVN, the carpooling service for objects, drivers take along a sofa, a cabinet, or a bicycle on routes they are already traveling. This creates a genuine carpooling opportunity for furniture. For a medium-distance trip, the price is usually around 60 euros, as no extra trip is necessary. MUVN will launch in Austria in 2026.
What does BlaBlaCar do in Austria?
BlaBlaCar is the most well-known carpooling platform for people. You drive from Vienna to Graz, have three free seats, and someone rides along for a share of the fuel costs. This works well in Austria, but it is exactly that: a carpooling opportunity for people.
What BlaBlaCar does not do: take your sofa along. If you want to transport an object instead of a person from A to B, you won't find a solution there. This gap is the starting point for MUVN.
Can the carpooling principle be applied to objects?
Yes, and in fact, it is even more straightforward. For a passenger ride, departure time, seat, and destination must match exactly. An object is more flexible: it just needs to fit in the available space in the trunk and head in roughly the same direction.
The idea behind it is called crowdshipping. Instead of paying for your own trip just for your piece of furniture, you utilize a ride that is already happening. The driver earns from a seat that would otherwise be empty, and you only pay for the transport instead of a whole trip. This is the same concept as with BlaBlaCar, just for things.
How does carpooling for objects work with MUVN?
MUVN is purely a mediation platform, not a shipping company or a contractual party. The process is simple:
- You enter your object and the route in the app, for example, a cabinet from Linz to Vienna.
- You receive requests from drivers who are already traveling this route.
- You and the driver agree on the price and handover directly.
- The driver takes your item along, you track the trip, and you get notified upon arrival.
For the driver, this is a shared load since the trip is happening anyway. No one drives out of their way; the available space in the car is simply utilized.
Comparing BlaBlaCar and MUVN
| Feature | BlaBlaCar | MUVN |
|---|---|---|
| What is transported | People | Objects (furniture, packages, bulky goods) |
| Do I need a permit | No | No, there are no people on board |
| Principle | Free seat is shared | Free trunk space is shared |
| In Austria | Active | Launching in 2026, registration already possible |
| Costs (approximate) | Fuel cost share | From 20 euros within cities, around 60 euros for medium distances |
When does carpooling for furniture make sense?
The principle is strongest for bulky goods on medium distances. This is especially true where a parcel service is no longer viable and a dedicated trip or shipping would be too expensive. Typical cases include:
- You bought a sofa or a cabinet on willhaben that is only available for self-pickup.
- You are moving, and a single large item needs to go to another city.
- You are selling a bicycle or a washing machine, and the buyer does not have a suitable car.
The sweet spot for MUVN lies at around 100 to 250 road kilometers between two cities, such as Vienna to Linz, Vienna to Graz, or Salzburg to Munich. Many people are already traveling these routes, and this is where a dedicated trip is the least economical.
How safe is the transport, and who is liable?
Since MUVN only mediates, the price and handover are arranged directly between the two parties. The trip is secured through MUVN Protect: transports are insured up to 10,000 euros across Europe, with basic coverage up to 500 euros in goods value automatically included, and higher coverage can be added. Drivers are verified, and the item is photographed upon pickup to document its condition.
The viability of the principle is demonstrated by the home market: In Germany, MUVN has over 100,000 downloads and more than 17,000 active users (as of June 2026).
MUVN will launch in Austria in 2026. Download the app, register for free, and use the carpooling service for objects as one of the first users as soon as we go live. Whether you want to send something or take it along as a driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BlaBlaCar also transport furniture?
No. BlaBlaCar is a carpooling service for people. For objects like furniture or bulky goods, you need a dedicated solution, such as a carpooling service for objects like MUVN.
What is a carpooling service for objects?
This is the carpooling principle applied to things: Someone is traveling a route anyway and takes your object along in the available space. You only pay for the transport instead of a dedicated trip.
How much does it cost to have a sofa transported?
Within cities, it starts at around 20 euros, while the typical price for a medium-distance trip between two cities is about 60 euros. You set the price together with the driver.
How safe is it?
Drivers are verified, transports are insured through MUVN Protect up to 10,000 euros across Europe, and the item is photographed during handover.
Who is liable if something happens?
MUVN is purely a mediation service and not a contractual party. The insurance is handled through MUVN Protect with basic coverage up to 500 euros, and higher coverage is available for purchase.
When does MUVN launch in Austria?
MUVN will launch in 2026 in Austria. You can already register for free now and will be notified as soon as it starts.