Pinpointing some of the most cunning examples of how the modern market is evolving, this collection of share economy innovations identifies key areas that are experiencing increased change.
Online retail and a plethora of alternative services like Uber and Airbnb has augmented consumers to accept experiences that are shared or partially private as long as there's a discount associated.
The rise of the sharing economy has developed slowly over the past few years, but has seen spikes in popularity within recent months. As such, everything from bicycles, to umbrellas are being shared with consumers preferring to rent something for as long as they need it rather than buy it outright. With the cost of living increasing steadily and consumers paying more for urban living, we could continue to see the share economy expanding even further.
50 Share Economy Innovations
From Bicycle Sharing Services to Hotel-Sharing Platforms:
Michael Hemsworth — Jan 26, 2016 — Business
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Dress-Lending Services
Rent frock Repeat's Dress Rental Service Makes Designer Items Affordable
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Pop-Up Community Kitchens
This Kitchen-Free Restaurant Asks Locals to Cook for Patrons
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Ride-Sharing E-Bikes
These Folding E-Bikes Allow Friends to Unlock and Borrow Them Through an App
47
Shareable Fashion Collections
The 'ShareWear' Collection is Designed to Be Shared Among Consumers
46
Event Rental Platforms
'Splacer' is a Venue Rental Site for Off-Site, Party & Event Space Rentals
45
Kind Ride-Sharing Initiatives
Avis Will Offer Free Rentals to Those Who Bring an Elderly Friend
44
Secondhand Furniture Marketplaces
'Move Loot' Will Transport Heavy Secondhand Goods for You
43
Pharmacy Delivery Partnerships
Walgreens Wades into the Sharing Economy Application TaskRabbit
42
Vinyl Lending Libraries
The Hyundai Card Music Library is Accessible to Card Holders in Seoul
41
Instant E-Bike Sharing Schemes
Lock&Charge Outfits Existing Bicycles With App-Enabled Tracking
40
Elderly Roommate-Finding Platforms
Room2Care is a Miami Sharing Economy Service for Eldercare
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Solar Power Sharing Platforms
This New Service Allows Users to Share Solar Power with One Another
38
On-Demand Insurance Apps
Cuvva Offers Hourly Car Insurance for When You Drive Your Friend's Car
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P2P Shipping Services
PeerShip is Like the Uber of Local Shipping and Receiving
36
Sharing Economy Events
'The People Who Share' Launch Their Global Awareness Day
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Business Jet Memberships
Flight-Sharing Company 'Rise' is Changing Corporate Travel
34
Self-Driving Car Shares
GM's Maven Service Offers Car Sharing for Autonomous Auto Designs
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Neighbourly Meal-Sharing Apps
The Homemade App Lets Consumers By Food From Local Cooks in the Area
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Social Identity Services
Identity Verification Start-Up 'Veridu Measures a User's Social Footprint
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Service-Sharing Apps
This App Allows Users to Exchange Their Skills for Different Services
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Split Hospitality Programs
Hyatt and Onefinestay Developed a Unique Travel Sharing Partnership
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Kindness-Tracking Social Platforms
PersonalHeroes Tracks Positive Impacts on Other People's Lives
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Peer-to-Peer Coding Workshops
This Organization Gives Kids an Opportunity to Teach Other Kids
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Cloud Object-Finding Services
Linquet Connects Users to Objects and People
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Truck Stop Marketplaces
Trucker App RoadSwap Lets Drivers Participate in the Sharing Economy
25
Community Car Clubs
Co-Wheels Offers Widespread Auto Sharing in the United Kingdom
24
Party Guide Services
Zoola Fix Lets You Book a 'Fixer' to Connect You with the Hottest Nightlife
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Social Media-Based Banking
Fidor Bank Sets Its Interest Rates Based On Facebook Likes
22
Pizza Payment Sharing
Papa John's PayShare Feature Allows Users to Split the Bill
21
Object-Swapping Apps
Shufl is an Online Marketplace to Trade One Item for Another
20
Senior Ride-Sharing Services
Lyft is Offering the Elderly Medical Transportation via the Web
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Community-Building Barter Apps
Bright Neighbor is the First Sharing Economy Mobile Platform
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Neighborly Sharing Services
Peerby Connects Communities for Resource Borrowing
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Parking Spot-Locating Apps
JustPark is the Best Way to Find a Vacant Parking Spot in Europe
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Bicycle Sharing Services
AirDonkey Allows People to Rent Out Bikes When They're Not Using Them
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Charitable Travel Platforms
Bedforest is an Online Booking Service That Fuses Travel and Charity
14
Dog Vacation-Planning Apps
DogVacay is a Platform for Canine Owners to Find Pet-Sitters
13
Shared Parking Apps
MonkeyParking Lets Users Split Parking Rental Costs with Others
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Bike-Delivered Healthy Meals
Tring Tring is a Peer-to-Peer Service Delivering in Amsterdam
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App-Based Bike Rentals
This Service Allows Users to Rent a Private Bike Anywhere in the World
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Burner-Generating Apps
The Burner App Generates Temporary Phone Numbers
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Seat-Swapping Travel Apps
The 'Seateroo' App Helps Air Travelers Buy Better Seats
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Equipment-Sharing Medical Groups
Cohealo is a Sharing Economy Solution for the Healthcare Industry
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Meal Sharing Travel Apps
VizEat Lets Authenticity-Seeking Travellers Share Meals With Locals
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Hotel-Sharing Platforms
This Service Helps Travelers Rent Vacation Properties as a Group
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Storage Lending Platforms
Roost Offers a More Affordable Shared Storage Solution for Neighbors
4
Neighborly Shipping Services
This P2P Shipping Network App Lets Neighbors Transport Your Cargo
3
Roommate-Finding Platforms
The 'NestMates' App Makes It Easier to Find Compatible Roommates
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Rent-Paying Subletting Programs
The Flatbook Apartment Sublet Service Takes Care of Your Place
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Free Umbrella Initiatives
UmbraCity is a Sharing Umbrella Service That Helps Students in the Rain
Related Ideas
Retail-Integrated EV Charging Hubs
Circle K Combines Fast Charging With Food and Convenience Stops
Small-Wheeled Shared E-Bikes
Limebike Redesign Improves Durability and Urban Usability
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
AI Training Marketplaces
LinkedIn Tests Platforms Paying Experts to Train AI
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Electric Air Taxi Services
Uber Announced Integrations with the Joby Air Taxi Service in Dubai
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Fully Automated Hotel Concepts
Vermilion Zhou Design Group Has Conceived an Economy Hotel Concept
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Longevity-Focused Hotel Initiatives
Novotel Longevity Everyday Upgrades the Guest Experience
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Marketplace-Based Auto Retail
Hertz Expands Certified Car Sales Through eBay’s Digital Platform
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Luxury Mobility Platforms
Karma Automotive Launches On-Demand Luxury Driving Experience
Hybrid Resale Platforms
StockX Adds Used Sneakers and Vintage Apparel to Its Platform
Efficient Fitness Booking Platforms
SPORTL's Pay-as-You-Train Fitness Booking Platform Launches
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Future Urban Mobility Cars
Volkswagen Numa Concept Imagines Cars as Part of Shared City Life
At-Home Return Couriers
Uber Launches Its Return With A Courier in Uber Eats
Collaborative E-Bike Designs
Dott and Segway Introduce a New Bicycle — Urban B200
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Collectible Design Platforms
The Side Hustle Gallery by Kelly Wearstler Expands Collectible Design
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Curated Luxury Hotels
Aspen Hospitality Launches Nell Hotels Luxury Collection
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
AI-Powered Marketplaces
Ever Raises $31M From Eclipse To Automate EV Retail
High-End Restaurant Reservation Offers
Uber One Exclusive Tables Was Launched with OpenTable
Conversational Rental Finders
The RentCafe App in ChatGPT Helps with Finding a New Apartment
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Personal Finance Tools
Budj Simplifies Money Management For Busy Individuals
Amenity-Led Office Retrofits
60 Threadneedle Street adds wellness and hospitality-focused spaces
Embedded Lending Platforms
Adyen Launched SMB Financing Through Platforms
Locker Delivery Retail
Very Expands Parcel Collection Through InPost's Nationwide Locker Network
Real-Time Restaurant Reservation Services
Deliveroo Reservations Lets Users Browse Availability
Golf Tee Marketplaces
TeeTimeTrader Lets Golfers Buy, Sell, And Manage Tee Times Nationwide
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Customer Collaboration Hubs
Rise Baking Opens a Commercial and R&D Center in Atlanta
Pet-Centric Travel Platforms
Dog Owners Can Book Stays and Plan Trips in One Place
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
AI Travel Search Tools
Airbnb Tests AI Search To Let Guests Describe Trips Naturally
Driver-Owned Ride-Share Cooperative
Drivers Cooperative–Colorado Launches Its Driver Owned App
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
Winter Sport Rideshare Services
Uber Ski Helps Skiers Get a Ride to the Slopes and More
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
Peer-To-Peer Rental Marketplaces
Life4Rent Emphasizes Efficiency and Trust with Its Platform
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Community Housing Finders
Homes and Homies connects people for shared living and house hunting
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Retail Brand Incubator Moves
Backcountry Launches Platform to Scale Emerging Outdoor Brands
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Guest Experience Platforms
Uptown Network Unifies Hospitality Touchpoints with Artuzan
Expanded Membership Benefits
Uber One Introduces Family Sharing and Complimentary Ride Upgrades
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Festival-Inspired Resale Marketplaces
The Reloved Market Pop-Up Shares In-Demand Seasonal Styles
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Hybrid Housing Platforms
Vidle Adds Blueground Inventory for Real-Time Mid-Term Housing Access
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Luxury Hotel Residencies
EDITION and American Express Launch an Exclusive Montauk Cultural Weekend
Interactive Wine Platforms
ShareVino Enhances Wine Events With QR Lists And User Feedback
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Multimodal Expansion Funding Moves
Rapido Raises $240M to Grow Its Ride-Hailing Company
Robotaxi Membership Programs
Waymo introduces premium perks for frequent autonomous riders
Prepaid Rideshare Passes
Uber Prepaid Passes Help Riders Avoid Surge Pricing
Experience Economy-Focused Platforms
Fibodo Has Announced the Launch of the CORE Business Platform
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Peer-to-Peer Rental Apps
rax Lets Users Rent and Lend Wardrobe Items Across Canada
Efficient Budget-Friendly Lodging Experiences
Olive Open Hotels Offers Value-Driven Accommodations
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Click-And-Collect Pubs
Young’s Pubs Lets Customers Pre-Order Drinks for Bar Pickup
Library-Bound Micro-Learning Apps
Library Ideas Has Partnered with Blinkist to Enhance Access
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Cloud-Based Airport Platforms
International Airports are Implementing Integrated Digital Systems
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Retail Membership Ecosystems
Walmart+ Combines Delivery, Shipping, and Streaming Benefits
Collaborative Research Platforms
Share Deep Research Enables Insights for Smarter Collaboration
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Shared Tracker Tag Features
Google Lets Airlines Use Find Hub Links with Android Users
Link Organization Tools
Sharely+ Helps Save And Organize Shared Links Efficiently
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Private Car Pickup Options
Airbnb Launches a Private Car Service with Welcome Pickups
Cross-Platform Connectivity
Google simplifies sharing, switching, and messaging across devices
Advisor-Friendly Vacation Rentals
Signature Stay Collection Brings Commissions to Rental Bookings
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Reinvented Compact Living
An Affordable Housing Prototype Meets Modern Needs on a Micro Scale
Shared Expense Managers
PayMates Simplifies Splitting Bills Among Friends and Roommates
Travel Rewards Platforms
Gondola Unifies Hotel Points Tracking & Smart Booking To a Travel System
Experience-Based Support
RVezy Expands Roadside Services to Cover Full Travel Disruptions
Simplified Expense Sharing
EasySplit Simplifies Shared Expenses for Groups and Friends
Resource Discovery Hubs
Resourcifyy Helps Users Find, Share, And Explore Top Online Resources
Cultural Travel Stays
Connect With Local Families Abroad Through Adventure Homestay
Shared Cooking Platforms
Wheat Helps Friends Combine Ingredients At Home For Smarter Cooking
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
All-In-One Travel Companions
Saathi App Streamlines Planning, Expenses, And Shared Travel Plans
Corporate Ride-Hailing Features
Bolt Launches Hopp for Business in the Greater Toronto Area
Fair Expense Sharing
Heypenny Simplifies Group Bill Splitting With Fair And Easy Tracking
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub