What is the Poppy zone?
The Poppy zone is the area where you can start and end your trip with a Poppy vehicle. Itâs your launchpad for spontaneous city drives or longer road trips across Belgium and beyond! đ đșïž
đ Key things to know about Poppy Zones:
Start and end your ride here: You must begin and finish your trip within a designated Poppy zone. Visit our website or check the app for a full overview of all active zones.
Freedom to explore: Once your trip starts, feel free to drive anywhere in Belgium, or even into neighboring countries. Just make sure to return the vehicle to a Poppy zone before ending your trip. đ
Parking rules: You must always park legally, both inside (for free) and outside Poppy zones (at your own expense). You can also use one of our designated partner parking spots when available. For partner parking facilities, car-sharing/Poppy spaces are marked near the entrance level with signage indicating car-sharing or Poppy spaces.
đ Van zones & parking:
If youâre using a van, keep in mind there are specific zones (in Antwerp) and even parking spots (in Brussels) designated for vans. These are clearly marked in the app.
Vans must be returned to their initial pickup zone. For example, a van picked up in Antwerp cannot be returned in Brussels. Additionally, vans do not need to be returned exclusively to parking garages; they must be left within designated van zones, which are visible on the app map. Colored overlays indicate allowed and restricted zones.
To check out zones easily:
Open the app and navigate to the map.
Use the vehicle filter at the top of the map to select your vehicle type (e.g., vans, cars). This will display the relevant parking zones for your selection.
For vans, the app highlights designated van parking zones. Tap on a van icon (blue) to view the exact parking location or address.
If zone borders arenât instantly visible, just zoom out a bit. The entire zone, including van-specific areas, will become clearly outlined.
đĄ What are satellite zones?
Satellite zones are part of the broader Poppy zone, but theyâre in areas with lower vehicle demand. We keep these zones available because we know many of you rely on Poppy for commuting or regular travel.
What to expect in satellite zones:
Starting a trip is free: You can begin your ride from a satellite zone at no extra cost.
Ending a trip comes with a small fee: If you end your trip in a satellite zone, thereâs a small drop-off fee to help cover operational costs.
Current satellite zones:
Wijnegem (around Wijnegem Shopping Center)
Mortsel