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  The CarSharing Association works closely with public transportation partners. We are members of the American Public Transportation Association, the International Union of Public Transport and the Canadian Urban Transit Association. We are happy to announce that TravelSmart has joined the CSA as an affiliate. TravelSmart helps people make better travel choices by offering tips […]

Launched in 2010, Respiro Car Sharing is the pioneering car sharing company in the capital of Spain and currently offers its services in a network of over 100 car parks in the city of Madrid. Respiro´s low emission-, electric and hybrid cars represent the smart alternative to the private car for thousands of residents and

This article from Friso Metz was posted on Eric Britton’s World Streets Blog  It has some good insights on the consumer’s process of considering carsharing, changing thinking patterns, and eventually changing travel behavior.   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Carsharing has a great impact on the travel behavior of people. In the literature on the subject’s attention to the question of how large these

A joint venture between Continental and D’Ieteren, OTA keys introduces a global solution for carsharing organizations, car rental companies, OEM’s and fleet management companies. The technology allows users to access (unlock) and enable vehicle ignition by smartphone through Bluetooth or NFC connection. We can propose flexible hardware and software solutions depending on your needs. A

The Michelin Bibendum Challenge was one of the largest gatherings of the year on the topic of shared-use mobility. Carlo Di Giusto was in Chengu and provides this report.  Click here for the original text in Italian. >>>>>>>>>>>>> The car manufacturers want to excel in the services, not only in mobility products. It is one of the

The top three reasons for using peer-to-peer carsharing are convenience and availability, monetary savings, and expanded mobility options.  Further outreach and education are needed to raise awareness of this mobility innovation. Full text of the article here:  https://carsharing.org/research/TSRC/P2Pcarsharing_TRR2014.pdf  

Michael Kodransky from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy has written a great paper on the topic of social equity in shared use mobility.  As carsharing expands, this topic is of great interest to policymakers. https://www.itdp.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Can-Shared-Mobility-Help-Low-Income-People-Access-Opportunity-.pdf

Dr. Scott Levine from the Centre for Trassport Studies at the Imperial College in London, together with academic colleagues has put together a great paper on carsharing that deals with definitions, taxation, relationships with the public sector and the role of ‘industry-level bodies’ like the CSA. For those interested in the development of shared mobility,

Thanks to the leadership and bravery of a bipartisan group of Senators, there’s a terrific bill that would change the game and bring more transportation dollars – and control over them – down to the local level where they are needed most. Senators Booker (D-NJ), Wicker (R-MS), and Begich (D-AK), Casey (D-PA), and Cochran (R-MS)

  Carsharing has developed beyond a B2C service that enhances individuals mobility options.  Corporate carsharing, in a variety of forms, allows companies to divest of vehicle assets and contract with a service provider like Zipcar’s Fastfleet, to provide mobility for employees that need a car for work purposes. The financial benefits of switching from an