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A curated collection of industry insights, research, and best practices. Whether you’re looking for the latest carsharing trends, regulatory policies, or expert analysis, you’ll find valuable information here.

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German Carsharing Report 2025: Bundesverband Carsharing
Germany’s 2025 car sharing statistics are here—and the results show strong growth, increased electrification, and measurable climate impact. With 297 providers operating 45,400 vehicles across 1,393 municipalities, the market has grown by over 5% year-over-year. Notably, 20.9% of station-based fleets are electric, far outpacing the national average of 3.3%. Each shared vehicle replaces an average of 10.7 private cars, helping eliminate 174,600 vehicles and saving 234,000 tons of CO₂ annually. Car sharing continues to expand beyond major cities, with more than 1,230 smaller municipalities now offering services—proving its critical role in building more sustainable and efficient communities.
Carsharing Best Practices

Regulating App-based Mobility: Case Studies from Bangkok, Manila and Phnom Penh
The rise of app-based mobility services in Southeast Asia has changed urban mobility and goods delivery, yet many cities still lack fit-for-purpose regulation. This report reviews the regulatory frameworks and governance structures for app-based mobility services in three Southeast Asian cities: Bangkok, Manila and Phnom Penh.

The Impact of Car Share Services in Australia: Phillip Boyle and Associates
This review was commissioned by the International Carsharing Association to understand the impact of fixed base car share services in Australia after a dozen years of operation. It aims to improve the partnership between local governments and car share service providers in Australia and around the world.

Observed Patterns of Use and Users of Free-Floating Carsharing: April 2023
This study analyzes real-world trip data from a leading free-floating carsharing (FFCS) operator in Madrid, revealing key usage patterns. Findings show that FFCS complements public transport in underserved areas, peaks earlier than general traffic, and sees increased use in summer—helping to reduce overall congestion.
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Industry Reports & Market Analysis

Zipcar Impact Report 2022: Unlocking Access in a Pivotal Year
The 2022 Zipcar Impact Report showcases how carsharing is transforming urban mobility by reducing congestion, promoting sustainable transportation, and increasing equitable access to affordable travel options. By analyzing member behavior and real-world impact, the report highlights Zipcar’s role in reshaping cities, supporting public transit use, and contributing to environmental and economic benefits.

Carsharing in Germany: Present State and Future Development 2022
With a rising number of registered users, an expanding fleet—now with a significant share of electric vehicles—and increasing availability across cities, carsharing is playing a crucial role in Germany’s transition to sustainable urban mobility. The report highlights how strategic expansion and accessibility are key to reducing private car ownership, easing congestion, and supporting the country’s climate goals.

Shared Mobility City Index (SMCI) 2019 - 20 North American Cities
Assessing each city with limited academic research, makes it difficult to determine when and if a city is has a viable market for shared mobility services. Using the knowledge of industry experts and consulting with shared mobility projects, the criteria for the Index was developed.The SMCI takes into consideration functional, political, social and environment components to assess whether a city is suitable for shared mobility services.
Policy and Regulations

Portland Carsharing Parking Administrative Rules
Portland’s Carsharing Parking Administrative Rules establish a clear framework for carsharing organizations to operate and park vehicles within the city’s public right-of-way. Recognizing the environmental and mobility benefits of carsharing—such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, decreased traffic congestion, and enhanced transportation options—the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) offers permits to qualified carsharing organizations.

Toronto Free-Floating Carshare Pilot and Interim Policy
In September 2017, the City of Toronto proposed a Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot and Interim Policy to integrate free-floating car-sharing services into the city’s transportation network. This initiative aimed to provide residents with flexible mobility options while addressing potential impacts on residential permit parking. The pilot outlined specific rules, conditions, and a temporary permitting system for car-share vehicles, reflecting Toronto’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.

Carsharing Policies: The City of Sydney
The City of Sydney’s Car Sharing Policy, established in 2011 and updated in 2016, aims to promote car sharing as a sustainable transportation option. Since installing the first dedicated car share parking space in 2008, the city has expanded to over 800 on-street spaces, accounting for approximately 2% of all kerbside parking. This initiative has led to more than 50,000 carshare memberships among residents and businesses, contributing to reduced car ownership.
Shared Mobility & Transit

Travel Behaviour: Shared Mobility & Transportation Equity
The Federal Highway Administration’s “Travel Behavior: Shared Mobility and Transportation Equity” report introduces the STEPS to Transportation Equity framework, addressing Spatial, Temporal, Economic, Physiological, and Social barriers in transportation. It explores how shared mobility services, such as carsharing and bikesharing, can mitigate these challenges, offering policy recommendations to enhance equitable access to transportation options.

City of Vancouver: 2040 Transportation Plan
The Transportation 2040 Plan is the City of Vancouver’s comprehensive strategy to guide transportation and land use decisions over the next 30 years. Adopted in 2012, the plan aims to create a smart, efficient transportation system that supports a thriving economy while prioritizing healthy, mobile citizens through affordable and sustainable transportation options.

UITP Policy Brief: Ready for MaaS?
This report highlights fundamental trends such as the shift to clean vehicles, the rise of shared mobility options, the advent of automated vehicles, and the digitalization of transportation services. The brief emphasizes that integrating these developments through MaaS can offer comprehensive mobility solutions, reduce reliance on private car ownership, and enhance the sustainability and efficiency of urban transportation systems.
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- Fleet optimization: Measuring Fleet Downtime (Webinar) March 7, 2025 12:22 pm
- Changing Car Culture: Learning from Peg City Car Co-op (Laura Rempel, Beth McKechnie – 2012) February 27, 2025 6:31 pm
- Carsharing: Sydney Snapshot (Phillip Boyle & Associates – 2016) February 27, 2025 6:31 pm
- Carsharing and Public Parking Policies: Assessing Benefits, Costs, and Best Practices in North America (Mineta Transportation Institute – 2010) February 27, 2025 6:29 pm
- Car Sharing at a Mile High (International Parking Institute – 2016) February 27, 2025 6:28 pm
- Baromètre National Autopartage 2022 France February 27, 2025 6:27 pm
- Accelerating Your Carsharing EV Fleet – The “On the Ground” Experience February 27, 2025 6:27 pm
- A Changing Relationship with the Car (The Insurance Institute of Canada – 2014) February 27, 2025 6:26 pm
- 4 Concepts to Help Solve the Relocation Problem (Movmi) February 27, 2025 6:25 pm
- Regulating App-based Mobility: Case Studies from Bangkok, Manila and Phnom Penh October 24, 2024 10:47 am
- Zipcar Impact Report – 2022 October 24, 2024 10:44 am
- How Bilkollektivet (Norway) tripled its user numbers February 7, 2024 1:39 pm
- Observed Patterns of Use and Users of Free-Floating Car- Sharing April 1, 2023 12:00 am
- Tim Papandreou – Carsharing’s Place in the Future of Mobility February 5, 2020 7:37 am
- Ridecell – The Path to Autonomous Carsharing February 5, 2020 7:36 am
- Navigating Insurance Policies: What Carshare Companies Need to Know when Buying Insurance Policies for the First Time (Movmi) May 9, 2019 7:39 am
- Selecting a Carshare Technology Vendor (Movmi 2018) May 9, 2019 7:37 am
- Travel Behavior: Shared Mobility and Transportation Equity (Shaheen, Susan; Bell, Corwin; Cohen, Adam; and Yelchuru, Balaji – U.S. Department of Transportation 2017) July 7, 2018 4:03 pm
- New York City DOT Carshare Pilot July 7, 2018 3:21 pm
- Portland Carsharing Parking Administrative Rules July 7, 2018 3:20 pm
- Congestion and Reliability Review (Austroads – 2016) July 7, 2018 3:11 pm
- The Impact of Car Share Services in Australia (Phillip Boyle & Associates – 2016) July 7, 2018 3:06 pm
- Transport on Demand: Accelerating Australian Cities (AECOM – 2016) July 7, 2018 3:05 pm
- Sharing as sociomaterial practice: Car sharing and the material reconstitution of automobility (Robyn Dowling, Sophia Maalsen, Jennifer L. Kent – 2018) July 7, 2018 3:04 pm
- The Evolution of Car Share in the City of Sydney (City of Sydney – 2018) July 7, 2018 3:03 pm
- The Vehicle Relocation Problem for the One-way Electric Vehicle Sharing: An Application to the Milan Case (Maurizio Bruglieri, Alberto Colorni, Alessandro Luè – 2014) July 7, 2018 3:02 pm
- Energy, Environmental and Mobility Impacts of Car-sharing Systems: Empirical Results from Lisbon, Portugal (Patrícia Baptista, Sandra Melo, Catarina Rolim – 2014) July 7, 2018 3:01 pm
- Fundamentals of dynamic pricing model for car sharing and car rental businesses (Mobiag – 2017) July 7, 2018 2:58 pm
- Free-floating carsharing outlook (Vulog – 2017) July 7, 2018 2:57 pm
- How to promote car-sharing to people who love their own cars (Rotterdam School of Management – 2018) July 7, 2018 2:56 pm
- The State of European Car-Sharing (Intelligent Energy Europe:) July 7, 2018 2:55 pm
- Options to Account for Car Share Programs in Parking Standards (ACT Canada – 2009) July 7, 2018 12:55 pm
- Metro Vancouver Car Share Study Technical Report (Metro Vancover – 2014) July 7, 2018 12:39 pm
- Parking – a key component of integrated sustainable mobility (The Canadian Parking Association – 2014) July 7, 2018 12:38 pm
- Worksheet for Developers (Modo – 2016) July 7, 2018 12:22 pm
- The Ideal Carsharing City (CSA Presentation to the Conference Board of Canada – 2018) July 7, 2018 12:21 pm
- Pan-Canadian Perspectives: Regulating car-sharing in Regina (Public Policy & Governance Review – 2018) July 7, 2018 12:21 pm
- The evolution of carsharing: heterogeneity in adoption and impacts (Michiko Namazu, UBC – 2017) July 7, 2018 12:20 pm
- Innovative Mobility: Carsharing Outlook (UC Berkeley Transportation Sustainability Research Center – 2018) July 7, 2018 12:19 pm
- German Carsharing Report 2025: Bundesverband Carsharing March 25, 2025 9:36 am
- Car Sharing Market Expected to Reach USD 464.69 Billion by 2032 March 3, 2025 12:19 pm
- Shared Mobility City Index (SMCI) 2019 March 2, 2025 12:45 pm
- Carsharing: Part of the “Smart mobility” research report (Deloitte – 2015) February 27, 2025 6:31 pm
- Carsharing Industry Analysis: The Problem of Fleet Relocation (Movmi – 2018) February 27, 2025 6:30 pm
- Analyse effecten van groei deelautopark / Analysis of the effects of the growth of the shared car fleet (2021) February 27, 2025 6:30 pm
- Carsharing in Germany – present state and future development (Nov 2022) February 27, 2025 6:29 pm
- Zipcar Impact Report – 2022 October 24, 2024 10:44 am
- Observed Patterns of Use and Users of Free-Floating Car- Sharing April 1, 2023 12:00 am
- Shared-use Mobility Center: Annual Report (2016) July 7, 2018 4:06 pm
- The Impact of Car Share Services in Australia (Phillip Boyle & Associates – 2016) July 7, 2018 3:06 pm
- The State of European Car-Sharing (Intelligent Energy Europe:) July 7, 2018 2:55 pm
- Metro Vancouver Car Share Study Technical Report (Metro Vancover – 2014) July 7, 2018 12:39 pm
- City of Yellowknife Carsharing Bylaw February 27, 2025 6:33 pm
- City of Sydney Car Sharing Policy February 27, 2025 6:32 pm
- City of Ottawa Carsharing Services provisions February 27, 2025 6:32 pm
- City of Melbourne Car Share Policy February 27, 2025 6:32 pm
- City of Calgary Carshare Parking Policy Update (2018) February 27, 2025 6:31 pm
- Car Sharing: State Laws and Legislation – National Conference of State Legislatures (2017) February 27, 2025 6:28 pm
- Shared Mobility: Removing Regulatory Barriers in Canadian Cities (Équiterre – 2017) July 7, 2018 4:04 pm
- Wellington City Council Car Share Policy July 7, 2018 3:22 pm
- New York City DOT Carshare Pilot July 7, 2018 3:21 pm
- Portland Carsharing Parking Administrative Rules July 7, 2018 3:20 pm
- San Francisco Car-Share Requirements and Guidelines July 7, 2018 3:19 pm
- Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot and Interim Policy – City of Toronto July 7, 2018 3:12 pm
- Options to Account for Car Share Programs in Parking Standards (ACT Canada – 2009) July 7, 2018 12:55 pm
- Pan-Canadian Perspectives: Regulating car-sharing in Regina (Public Policy & Governance Review – 2018) July 7, 2018 12:21 pm
- Benefits of Carsharing for Cities & Users February 27, 2025 6:28 pm
- An Analysis of the Scootershare Industry and Major Technology Vendors (Movmi 2018) February 27, 2025 6:27 pm
- Transforming transport with shared mobility | Sandra Phillips TED Talk (Movmi) May 9, 2019 11:43 am
- Ready for MaaS? (UITP Policy Brief) May 9, 2019 11:42 am
- Mobility as a Service Report (UITP 2019) May 9, 2019 11:40 am
- Transit-Oriented Communities: Design Guidelines (Translink) July 7, 2018 4:09 pm
- Vancouver Transportation 2040 Plan July 7, 2018 4:08 pm
- UITP Combined Mobility Toolbox July 7, 2018 4:08 pm
- Library of the Canadian Urban Transit Association July 7, 2018 4:07 pm
- Shared Mobility and the Transformation of Public Transit (American Public Transportation Association – 2016) July 7, 2018 4:06 pm
- Shared Mobility Toolkit (Shared-Use Mobility Center – 2016) July 7, 2018 4:05 pm
- Shared Mobility: Removing Regulatory Barriers in Canadian Cities (Équiterre – 2017) July 7, 2018 4:04 pm
- Mobility on Demand Operational Concept Report Shaheen, Susan; Cohen, Adam; Yelchuru, Balaji; and Sarkhili, Sara – U.S. Department of Transportation 2017) July 7, 2018 4:03 pm
- Travel Behavior: Shared Mobility and Transportation Equity (Shaheen, Susan; Bell, Corwin; Cohen, Adam; and Yelchuru, Balaji – U.S. Department of Transportation 2017) July 7, 2018 4:03 pm
- Shared Mobility Policy Briefs: Definitions, Impacts, and Recommendations (Transportation Sustainability Research Center – 2018) July 7, 2018 4:02 pm
- Transport on Demand: Accelerating Australian Cities (AECOM – 2016) July 7, 2018 3:05 pm