The story of Zowp
A Passion for Business, A Vision for Better Transportation
Meet the founder
Hey! I’m Jean-Philippe but you can call me JP . I started my entrepreneurial journey over a decade ago running a skate shop in Quebec. It was all about passion, community, and trying not to go broke selling grip tape. But after 10 years of fighting distributor delays and tracking lost trucks , I knew it was time for something new.
Enter Zowp — a faster, smarter way to travel between cities like Montreal and Toronto. I swapped decks for dashboards and built a shuttle and party bus service that’s on time, affordable, and doesn’t smell like old fries. The long-term dream? A slick platform where operators across Canada (and one day the world!) can run their own fleet — be it limo, shuttle, or party bus — all in one place. At Zowp, we believe getting from point A to point B shouldn’t feel like a punishment. So whether you’re booking a ride to Toronto or planning a party on wheels, we’ve got your back — and your seat.
The Idea Behind Zowp
The idea for Zowp wasn’t just about transportation—it was about time. My wife, originally from the Philippines, had to travel frequently between Montreal and Ottawa to renew her visa. Since both of us were always busy with work, we had limited time together. So whenever possible, I’d drive her myself and fill the extra seats with travellers using the current ride-sharing options.
That’s when the idea started to germinate. I saw an opportunity not just to create another transportation service, but to optimize the experience, making it more convenient, flexible, and user-friendly.
Our vision
To become the go-to platform for modern group transportation—connecting people to the vehicles they need, when they need them.
We envision a future where booking a shuttle, party bus, or limo is as easy as calling a ride. Zowp will bring together independent operators and fleets across Canada into one seamless platform—starting with our own high-quality service between Montreal and Toronto, and local party buses.
The mission
To offer reliable, comfortable, and enjoyable transportation today—while building the technology that powers tomorrow’s group travel industry.
Our current focus is operating our own shuttle and party bus service between Montreal and Toronto, setting the standard for service. At the same time, we’re building toward a platform where transportation companies can list and manage their fleets, giving users instant access to everything from daily shuttles to luxury limos.