Smart locker solutions.
Rent instead of buy — sustainable, flexible, cost-saving. kolula STATION makes product rental, storage, handovers and click & collect easy to implement via digital smart locker systems.
One platform for many locker use cases.
Rent instead of buy — why it matters now
Resources are becoming scarcer, waste is rising, and many consumers don't have the space or budget to buy items they rarely use. At the same time, many want to test products before committing long-term. This is exactly where rent-instead-of-buy business models come in — easy to roll out with digital locker solutions.
Why renting makes sense for tenants
Movie night without a projector? Block party without beer benches? Moving day without a hand truck? With a smart locker system in the neighbourhood, residents rent exactly what they need, for as long as they need it. Saves money, space and resources.
- Save on purchase costs without losing access
- Available 24/7 right at the doorstep
- No trips to the hardware store or rental shop
- Save resources, avoid waste
kolula's digital smart locker solution
The rental process is fully automated: tenants book and pay via the app, pick the item up from the locker with their smartphone and return it after use. The app or the kolula hotline helps with any issues. Station and product administration is also covered by kolula — no paperwork, no extra admin overhead, full transparency for the operator.
- Web app for tenants — booking, payment, locker access and damage reports in one flow
- Admin app for service staff — check status, open doors, handle issues, lock compartments
- Admin portal for managers — manage stations, products and pricing, administer permissions, view transactions
- Multi-tenant and hardware-agnostic — locker hardware is replaceable
An attractive building block for neighbourhood development
Housing companies benefit from tenant satisfaction and additional revenue. Extension to peer-to-peer rentals between tenants is possible — strengthening the community on top. In operation with Vonovia "Leihbar" in Dortmund, among others.
kolula STATION for your neighbourhood.
We design the locker system together with you — from site selection to product mix. Talk to us about a pilot project.