Authorization Intern

About

BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 29 million active members a year to share a ride in 21 countries. Its technology matches drivers with empty seats with passengers heading the same way, so they can share the cost of the trip. With the mission to be the go-to marketplace for shared travel, BlaBlaCar combines carpooling with bus journeys from over 6 000 operators to offer a wide choice of affordable and sustainable travel solutions, all in one app.

In 2024, BlaBlaCar’s trusted community connected 2.6 million meeting points worldwide and enabled 119 million human connections. Carpool drivers saved 538 million euros, and all BlaBlaCar’s mobility services contributed to avoiding 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Job Description

About BlaBlaCar

BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 27 million members a year to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries. Our team of 800 employees counts over 50 nationalities and is spread across our 5 global offices, 30% working fully remotely.

Your Mission

We are looking for an Authorization Intern to join the Network team (Western Europe Bus) at BlaBlaCar in September 2025. In Europe, bus transport is subject to obtaining authorization (domestic and international). These authorizations are accepted within 2 to 4 months from the ministries of the French and European Countries. As part of the preparation of the 2026 network, an increased number of authorizations will have to be sent. The mission of the team is to design the network, set it up, and ensure the quality of the service provided.

You will be reporting to the Bus Authorisations & Compliance Manager. 

Your responsibilities

  • Preparing domestic declarations and the authorization planning for the network 2026
  • Producing documents for authorization application for 2026: maps, timetables, driver schedule
  • Managing the “day-to-day” authorization: updating the data tools, storing authorization papers, drafting and updating application processes, monitoring automation projects, and communicating on new authorizations delivered by the authorities.
  • Performing administrative duties: drafting letters, making files and paperwork, sending out emails, etc.
  • Discovering the "operated buses" professions: Authorizations, Network planner, Station team (opportunity to spend a day at our Paris, Bercy station), Revenue Manager and Bus Partner Manager…"
  • Your qualifications

  • You have a first experience handling administrative tasks 
  • You are familiar with Advanced Excel and Word, Google Drive (GG sheet and docs)
  • Meticulously precise and organized, with a self-reliant and adaptable approach 
  • Full working proficiency in French & English
  • Fit with our BlaBlaPrinciples
  • Thriving in a collaborative, fast-growing and innovative environment
  • Ability to take ownership, aligned with business priorities  
  • Nice to have : Legal knowledge is a plus - one should understand the regulations
  • Having an internship agreement from your school or university is mandatory. We won’t be able to proceed with your application otherwise.
  • What we have to offer

  • Salary range : 1.000 - 1.200 euros gross per month
  • Hybrid working mode
  • One holiday per month
  • Local meal plan policy (Swile card)
  • 50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
  • Free unlimited carpooling & bus rides
  • Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programs
  • Regular team building events
  • Mental health support through Moka.care
  • 1 day off per year to test our product
  • Interested in joining the ride?

  • 45-minute interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, Hien Hoang, to get to know you, understand your career expectations, and answer your questions
  • 60-min interview and a live case study with the hiring manager, Marianna Zabinski, Bus Authorisation & Compliance Manager.
  • 30-min final interview with Lead Network Planning Martin Minvielle
  • Our hiring process lasts on average 25-30 days, offers usually come within 48 hours.

    BlaBlaCar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Additional Information

    • Contract Type: Internship
    • Location: Paris
    • Possible partial remote