Shared mobility is booming: over three million users in Switzerland!

Shared mobility is booming: over three million users in Switzerland!

In Switzerland, the concept of shared mobility has become significantly more important in recent years. Over three million customers used a shared mobility offer last year, indicating strong demand for shared vehicles and services. Loud SRF There are currently around 45,000 shared vehicles, which corresponds to an increase of ten percent compared to the previous year. It offers various services, including vehicle rental, taxi services such as Uber and parking space sharing.

More than 60 companies now offer shared mobility services, with remarkable growth in all areas. The market is particularly dynamic in peer-to-peer car sharing, where private car owners rent out their vehicles via apps. Among the well-known providers is GoMore from Denmark, which entered Switzerland three years ago. The industry is not only seeing growth in passenger cars, but also in less conventional vehicles such as camper vans and electric vehicles, which can be rented privately.

Growth and popularity of shared mobility

An upward trend can also be seen in the forecast for shared mobility in Switzerland, despite the challenges posed by the corona pandemic. Also Statista confirms that new mobility providers are becoming increasingly popular. Tax-related changes in transport concepts, increasing environmental awareness and the desire for flexibility are factors responsible for this growth.

The fleet of Mobility, the market-leading car sharing provider, includes 2,950 vehicles at 1,540 locations in Switzerland. The turnover of this company in 2020 was around 75.61 million Swiss francs. Mobility was voted the best-known and most used car sharing provider in 2021, with around 245,000 customers.

Regional differences and usage trends

However, the regional distribution of shared vehicles varies. Sursee and Aarau lead with about 1.7 shared cars per 1,000 residents, while Lugano only has 0.3. Cities such as Thun, Winterthur and St. Gallen have a below-average offering in terms of shared mobility. When it comes to bike rental, large cities like Bern are a positive example with 1,600 bikes available. Publibike, the provider in Bern, is contributing to the growing acceptance.

E-scooter sharing is also popular in cities, with Zurich having the most offerings. Other cities such as Muttenz and Kloten follow. Well-known providers in this sector are Lime, Bolt and Voi. E-scooters are increasingly being used by commuters - they offer a useful supplement to public transport.

Forecasts for the future

The forecasts show that sales in car sharing will increase to around 184 million euros in 2025. In addition, the number of users in car sharing is forecast to increase to around 600,000 by 2025. E-scooter sharing services are expected to have the fastest growth rate, with the number of users doubling to around 800,000 by 2025.

Overall, it shows that the shared mobility industry in Switzerland is on a solid growth path, which is characterized by increased demand and a more conscious approach to mobility.