The carsharing market - France

Generally speaking, use of such a service is made via the operator's mobile application, or via a platform for private individuals (via Gatearound, for example). This study does not cover scooters operating on the same principle (Yego, Cityscoot, etc.). The carsharing market worldwide is growing rapidly, with the number of vehicles made available tripling between 2017 and 2018. This trend is set to continue in the coming years, with an increase of 20% per year until 2025. In France, in 2020, the carsharing service saw a relative decline of 13% compared to 2019, despite a 30-40% drop in travel due to the health crisis. Today, growth prospects are enormous, and by 2050, 30% of vehicles are expected to be shared. There are many carsharing players, each with their own category and offering. They range from city-funded services (Autolib, Autobleue, Yélo...) to CtoC platforms (Ouicar, Drivy). The traditional players in the rental and car industry (PSA, Hertz...) are now being challenged by new players such as Zipcar and Virtuo. Car-sharing is enjoying considerable growth thanks to its ecological impact. It reduces dependence on cars, energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The system is particularly well developed in cities, where it helps to reduce traffic (one car-sharing vehicle replaces around 5 to 8 private cars, freeing up 80% of public space).