Besides bike sharing, carsharing (free floating and station-based) is one of the oldest forms of connected shared mobility, gaining traction since 2010. Since the first setups, we have seen more and more variations of shared vehicles on our streets, ranging from micromobility devices to autonomous shuttles.

Carsharing is still an important part of the shared mobility ecosystem around the globe. Overall, the outlook for further development in the upcoming years is expected to be positive for the industry. This is also accelerated by the increase of safe and convenient mobility options in a post-COVID environment. The pandemic increased the demand…

India is the second most populated country in the world, and getting from A to B can be quite the journey along crowded streets. From rickshaws to public transportation to shared mobility services, there are numerous transportation options, but there are still gaps to fill.

We interview Bharath Devanathan for his insights on the mobility landscape in India. Bharath spent the last few years as the Senior VP of Growth and EV at Bounce, where he used his multi-disciplinary background to scale the presence of Bounce across India.

What are the main forms of mobility in India? Does it vary widely between cities?

The most common mobility thread across India is the popular 2-wheeler, specifically…

Bike sharing is as established as it gets in shared mobility. It has been around for a long time with growing and proven success. Today, more than 10 million shared bikes are rolling across many regions around the world. To get an overview, check out the Meddin Bike-sharing World Map. From initial pilots with small fleets of shared bikes, to digitization advances in the 1990s and 2000s, to the introduction of dockless bike sharing in the 2010s, bike sharing has a long history and is here to stay. At the same time, business models are constantly diversifying to address different…

Light electric vehicles (LEVs), from scooters to bikes to mopeds, are growing in popularity in cities worldwide. Businesses have found different ways to serve consumers with these types of vehicles, whether it be through subscription services or shared mobility services, as different people have different needs when it comes to getting from A to B.

Ridepanda, for instance, understands that it can be more convenient for people to own a personal e-scooter, e-bike, or e-moped. As a marketplace for all types of light electric vehicles, Ridepanda makes it easy for users to find out which form is right for them…

Reliability plays a center stage role in most, if not all businesses, and shared mobility is no different. The lack of reliability can then be the downfall of your business. ‘The rental that never happened’ is every shared mobility provider’s nightmare. Now, as to why that rental didn’t happen can vary, but at the end of the day, in the eye of the potential consumer, it translates to a lack of reliability. If consumers cannot trust that a service will be available when, where, and how they need it, then they’re not going to come back next time. …

INVERS is not only the inventor of automated vehicle sharing, but has now been deemed the “brains behind shared mobility” by CoMotion. INVERS CEO Alexander Kirn recently joined Greg Lindsay on CoMotion’s Fast Forward podcast, which you can listen to here. They talked about the history and development of INVERS, how the tech and industry has evolved, and what’s in store for the future of mobility.

Taiwan is one of the global centers of shared electric micromobility usage. Being a traditional two-wheeler market with mopeds and bikes dominating the streets, Taiwan can be seen as an innovation hub for the future of mobility. From user-based battery swapping to a strong electrification of bikes and mopeds, Taiwan sets a powerful example for leading global mobility innovations.

We interview Timo Eccarius, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at National Cheng Kung University. Timo has been living and researching in Taiwan since and has become a leading researcher in the field of micromobility. …

This summer, travel is going to look similar to last year — restricted, local, and booked on short notice. With mandatory quarantines and increased hassle with flying, many more people will be staying local this summer. But that doesn’t mean there is a lack of opportunity to explore the region. Instead, campervans, RVs, and motorhomes are seeing an increase in popularity due to the pandemic. Last year, 24% of people wanted to take a shorter trip that didn’t involve flying.

Globally, the recreational vehicle market is expected to grow 7% between 2019 to 2025, with the value of the market…