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ABSTRACT
Carsharing (or short-term auto use) provides a flexible alternative that meets diverse transportation needs across the globe, while reducing the negative impacts of private vehicle ownership. More than 65 years ago, carsharing began appearing in Europe. It has expanded to approximately 1,100 cities worldwide, in 26 nations on five continents. This article provides a global perspective of carsharing growth and future developments from 2006 through 2015, employing data from three surveys conducted in 2006, 2008, and 2010. The authors explore the interview findings of 25 carsharing experts worldwide representing 25 of 26 nations, collected in 2010.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors would like to thank the 25 carsharing experts who provided invaluable expertise to this study. The authors also express their gratitude to each of the operators who provided member and vehicle numbers along with other data. They acknowledge Dr. Elliot Martin, Dave Brook, and Kevin McLaughlin for their assistance in the survey development. In addition, the authors express their thanks to the national and regional carsharing associations that also provided data and assistance with this study. Finally, thanks go to Mark Mallery, Karla Kingsley, Guy Allen, David Rolnitzky, and Eric Murugneux for their contributions to the personal vehicle sharing section of this article. The contents of this publication reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein.