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
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Event Rental Platforms
'Splacer' is a Venue Rental Site for Off-Site, Party & Event Space Rentals
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Kind Ride-Sharing Initiatives
Avis Will Offer Free Rentals to Those Who Bring an Elderly Friend
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Secondhand Furniture Marketplaces
'Move Loot' Will Transport Heavy Secondhand Goods for You
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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
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Instant E-Bike Sharing Schemes
Lock&Charge Outfits Existing Bicycles With App-Enabled Tracking
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Car Clubs
Co-Wheels Offers Widespread Auto Sharing in the United Kingdom
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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
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Pizza Payment Sharing
Papa John's PayShare Feature Allows Users to Split the Bill
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Object-Swapping Apps
Shufl is an Online Marketplace to Trade One Item for Another
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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
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Dog Vacation-Planning Apps
DogVacay is a Platform for Canine Owners to Find Pet-Sitters
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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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Equipment-Sharing Medical Groups
Cohealo is a Sharing Economy Solution for the Healthcare Industry
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Seat-Swapping Travel Apps
The 'Seateroo' App Helps Air Travelers Buy Better Seats
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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
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Neighborly Shipping Services
This P2P Shipping Network App Lets Neighbors Transport Your Cargo
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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
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Foldable Booster Seats
This Compact Children's Seat Eliminates Bulky Design for Easy Storage
Airport Pod Hotels
These 'Napcab' Napping Pods Provide On-the-Go Accommodation for Travelers
Credit Card-Sized Phones
The Aeku M5 Micro Phone Features Low Radiation Levels When Used
Car Wash Couture Ads
The Moschino Spring/Summer Campaign Takes Place in a Luxe Car Wash
Electric Bicycle Add-Ons
The ConoDrive Electric Drive Keeps Your Bicycle's Weight Low
Floating Market Soda Pop-Ups
The Schweppes Floating Market Has Set Its Sails in Australia
Garment-Swapping Platforms
This Social Platform Makes It Easy for Users to Swap Clothing Online
Ride-Sharing E-Bikes
These Folding E-Bikes Allow Friends to Unlock and Borrow Them Through an App
Anti-Drone Weapons
The DroneDefender Uses Radio Waves to Bring Down Drones
Smart Bike Devices
The 'SmartHalo' is a Bicycle GPS, Route Tracker and Anti-Theft Machine
Educational Programming Toys
The 'SPRK Edition' is Designed to Make Coding More Accessible
Upgraded French Villas
This Heritage Villa is Getting a Modern Renovation
Fat Folding Bikes
The Bad Bike is the World's First Fat Folding Electric Bike
Event Rental Platforms
'Splacer' is a Venue Rental Site for Off-Site, Party & Event Space Rentals
Fold-Up Skate Bicycles
This Modular Folding Bike Can Function as a Stand-Up Scooter as Well
Social Media Clothing Communities
Wavey Garms is an Online Marketplace for Apparel Bartering
Digitized Writing Devices
The Bamboo Spark Lets You Use Regular Paper to Create Digitized Notes
Portable Record Players
The 'Rawman 3000' Lets You Listen to Your Vinyl Records on the Go
Kind Ride-Sharing Initiatives
Avis Will Offer Free Rentals to Those Who Bring an Elderly Friend
Luxury Business Travel Services
St Heliers House of Travel Arranges Home Consultations with Agents
Rental Yacht Accommodations
This Luxury Yacht is Being Offered to Airbnb Travelers in Hong Kong
Child Computer Kits
The Kano Coding Kit Teaches Children STEM Skills in a Playful Manner
Comfortable Turkish Footwear
The Sabah Fall 2015 Collection is Vibrant, Wearable and Ready to Go
Intelligent Travel Chargers
The iLexan USB Charger Hub Detects Voltage and Switches Accordingly
Suspension-Shifting Cars
The Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet Works With Different Suspension Setups
Lingerie-Swapping Programs
This Store Allows Customers to Trade in Old Clothes for New Underwear
Vertical Cable Cars
The British Airways i360 Glass Tower Features Unparalleled Views of London
Home Automation Hubs
The Securifi Almond Broadcasts Your WiFi Signal and Controls Your Smart Home
Service-Requesting Apps
NeedIn Asks What Requested Business Ventures Would Benefit Their Area
Pharmacy Delivery Partnerships
Walgreens Wades into the Sharing Economy Application TaskRabbit
Dog-Friendly Custom Kayaks
This Kayak Has an Extra Hole to Make Room for Two Golden Retreivers
Code-Teaching Robots
The 'Codie' Robot Makes Learning to Code a Fun Activity
Modular Dog Toys
The Schnuzzle Features Scent Discs to Calm or Revive Your Furry Friend
Freelancer Networking Plaforms
Linkedin's 'ProFinder' Connects Companies to Freelance Workers
Educational Robot-Building Apps
The 'Robo Wunderkind' Toy Teaches Young Children Coding Skills
Posture-Correcting Wearables
This Personal Posture Coach Helps Alleviate Neck and Back Pain
Activity-Based Companion Apps
This App Helps Users Find Others to Partake in Social Activities
Vinyl Lending Libraries
The Hyundai Card Music Library is Accessible to Card Holders in Seoul
Luxury Car-Sharing Programs
Audi Unite Lets Swedes Share Brand New Audi Automobiles
Instant E-Bike Sharing Schemes
Lock&Charge Outfits Existing Bicycles With App-Enabled Tracking
Automotive Central Computers
The Brainiac Central Computer Turns Your Car Into a Smarter Vehicle
Global Meal-Sharing Platforms
This Service Allows Users to Enjoy a Home-Cooked Dinner Abroad
Eco Security Equipment
The Zitrades Solar Powered Outdoor Light Keeps Dim Lit Areas Bright
Elderly Roommate-Finding Platforms
Room2Care is a Miami Sharing Economy Service for Eldercare
Crowdsourced Drone Rental Services
The Droner Platform Easily Connects Customers to Drone Pilots
Last Minute Travel Apps
This App Helps Users Book Spontaneous Weekend Getaways
Boomer Tech Workshops
ETAG Hosts Free Tech Training Sessions for Aging Adults
Instant Laundry Apps
The Yazo App is Uganda's Uber-Inspired Answer for Laundry
On-Demand Insurance Apps
Cuvva Offers Hourly Car Insurance for When You Drive Your Friend's Car
Solitary Dining Pop-Ups
Glaceau Smartwater's Pop-Up Restaurant Pairs Water with Gourmet Food
Keyless Check-In Systems
This New Hilton System Lets Members Check In With Their Smartphones
Habit-Rewarding Toothbrushes
Beam Dental's Smart Brush Plan Offers Rewards for Good Oral Hygeine
Hands-Free Banking Apps
Dutch ING Customers are Able to Transfer Money by Speaking Out Loud
Business Jet Memberships
Flight-Sharing Company 'Rise' is Changing Corporate Travel
Self-Driving Car Shares
GM's Maven Service Offers Car Sharing for Autonomous Auto Designs
Hotelier Chain Apps
The Marriott Mobile App Makes It Easier to Access Hotel Services
Social Identity Services
Identity Verification Start-Up 'Veridu Measures a User's Social Footprint
Service-Sharing Apps
This App Allows Users to Exchange Their Skills for Different Services
Rent-A-Grandparent Services
This French Website Lets Users Hire a Grandma to Cook a 4 Course Meal
Split Hospitality Programs
Hyatt and Onefinestay Developed a Unique Travel Sharing Partnership
Chat-Based Travel Apps
The New Hyper Travel Agency Gives Trip Booking a More Personal Touch
Code-Teaching Kids' Books
This Coding Book Uses Rhymes and Color to Teach HTML Concepts to Kids
Micro-Donation Apps
This App Allows Users to Donate Their Spare Change to Charity
Motion-Sensitive Security Cameras
The Ezviz Mini Records Footage When It Detects Motion
Money-Sharing Services
'Paypal.me' is a Convenient Peer-to-Peer Payment Service
Room Service Vinyl Menus
The W London Offers a Curated Selection of Vinyl Delivered to Rooms
Equation-Decoding Apps
This App Helps Users Understand Complex Math Equations
Convenient Hotel Apps
The Accor Hotels App Allows For Easy Access to Hotel Information
Electric Golf Carts
The GoCaddy is the World's Lightest Personal Golf Cart
Kid-Friendly Banking Apps
This App Allows Parents to Monitor a Child's Spending Habits
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Agent Q is a Text-Based Virtual Assistant That Helps You Shop Online
Guided Urban Grafitti Tours
SideStory Gives Localized Tours of Contemporary Art Areas in London
Device-Detecting Chargers
The iClever 'BoostCube' Travel Wall Charger Optimizes for Fast Charging
Senior Concierge Services
'Envoy' Provides Seniors with a Personal Concierge to Help with Errands
Online Car Dealerships
This UK Startup Wants to Revolutionize the Used Car Market
Senior Ride-Sharing Services
Lyft is Offering the Elderly Medical Transportation via the Web
Elder Care Retail Programs
The Super Care Initiative is Training Cashiers to Spot Elder Isolation
Visual Travel Discovery Platforms
This Travel Discovery App Helps Users Plan Their Next Trip
Minimalist Messaging Apps
This Program Makes It Easier to Text on Small Screens
Televisual Travel Apps
Airbnb Rentals are Now Brought to Life Through Apple TV
Bicycle Sharing Services
AirDonkey Allows People to Rent Out Bikes When They're Not Using Them
Homework Help Apps
Tutor App GotIt! is an Inexpensive Solution for Math and Science Advice
Mobile Encryption Apps
This T-Systems App Protects Cell Phone Calls and Text Messages
Seat Swapping Apps
This Travel App Facilitates Seat Exchanges Between Airplane Passengers
Child Yoga Studios
This New York Studio Exclusively Teaches Yoga for Kids
Kid-Friendly Bike Rentals
This Bike Loaning Service Includes Training Wheels
Driver-Monitoring Car Dashboards
Safran and Valeo's Partnership Promotes Biometric Innovations
Fingerprint-Based Banking Services
This App Uses Fingerprints to Verify a Customer's Identity
Mobile Short Story Platforms
The 'Shtories' App Helps Users Read and Write Short Stories on the Go
Community Odd Job Apps
The Thumbtack App Connects Customers with Local Service Providers
Backup Smartphone Keychains
The 'EVO' Smartphone Remote Packs Eight Different Features
Bike-Delivered Healthy Meals
Tring Tring is a Peer-to-Peer Service Delivering in Amsterdam
Holiday Meal-Sharing Apps
The 'Thanksgiving for Syria' App Benefits Syrian Refugees
Restaurant-Booking Autos
BMW ConnectedDrive Can Make Table Reservations for Drivers On-the-Go
Petal-Shaped Train Stations
London's Euston Station is Getting a Contemporary Makeover
Burner-Generating Apps
The Burner App Generates Temporary Phone Numbers
Personal Cloud Networks
The CloudFleet 'Blimp' Private Cloud Storage Device Offers Peace of Mind
Equipment-Sharing Medical Groups
Cohealo is a Sharing Economy Solution for the Healthcare Industry
Seat-Swapping Travel Apps
The 'Seateroo' App Helps Air Travelers Buy Better Seats
Virtual Art Shops
This Gallery Allows Customers to Purchase Virtual Art Pieces
Swipeable Idea-Sharing Apps
The Posyt App Matches Users with Like-Minded Potential Collaborators
High-Rise Networking Platforms
'Tenant King' Helps Neighbors Create Community-Based Networks
Album-Promoting Cab Rides
Lyft's Bieber Mode Offers a Discount on the Justin Bieber Purpose Album
Virtual Video Stores
This Program Recreates the Feeling of Taking a Trip to the Local Video Shop
Renter Tattletale Services
Building Snitch Helps Landlords Uncover Illegal Rentals on Airbnb
Timed Meal Preparation Apps
The 'Let's Cook' App Helps Users Organize Their Cooking Time
On-Demand Zombie Experiences
This Halloween, Lyft Will Dispatch Zombies to Un-Liven Up Parties
Rideshare App Overhauls
Uber is Offering a New Driver Destination Feature in San Francisco
Roommate-Finding Platforms
The 'NestMates' App Makes It Easier to Find Compatible Roommates
Anti-Pollution Insurance Deals
This Car Insurance Campaign Gave Out Fake Tickets to Polluting Cars
Kid-Friendly Coding Apps
'The Everything Machine' Platform Lets Kids Create Their Own Apps
Student-Only Social Networks
'Friendsy' is a Service That Helps College Students Meet New People
Nomadic Networking Platforms
CoNomads Connects Digital Nomads Interested In Co-Living Arrangements
Streamlined Courier Food Deliveries
UberRUSH ChowNow Offers Restaurants Payment and Runners in One
Biometric Auto Ignitions
This Software Lets Drivers Start a Car With Their Fingerprint
Educational News Apps
This App Supplies Users with Articles That Support Lifelong Learning
Informative Rapping Ads
'Kijiji Raps' Puts a Musical Spin on Online Classifieds
Location-Based Shopping Apps
This App Helps Consumers Track Down Products in Nearby Shops
Online Meetup Apps
The Peacock App Allows You to Find Digital Gatherings Around Your Location
Music Festival Networking Apps
This App Helps Users Connect with Those Attending the Same Festival
Biometric Car Locks
Ford's New Patent Hopes to Let Drivers Open Cars with an Eye Scan
Family-Friendly Coding Workshops
This Startup Helps Families Learn About New Technology
Cold Weather Batteries
New Technology Gives Lithium Battery Packs the Ability to Stay Functional