These September 2016 share economy ideas consider the many different ways in which companies are looking to generate a better sense of community amongst consumers.
One way this is being done is through streamlined apps that allow people to rent products or services from one another in the most efficient way possible, as well as share ideas or interests. An example of this includes a virtual earphone-sharing app called 'Lisn' that makes it easier for users to swap their favorite songs in real-time -- meaning that they no longer have to struggle to share a single pair of earphones.
On the other hand, BonAppetour is an app that encourages people to connect with others in order to find a dinner host. The service is aimed primarily at open-minded travelers, who are likely to desire an authentic home-cooked experience during their time away from home. More examples like these, as well as those surrounding community-focused residences and crowdsourced designs are just a few of the others included in this collection of September 2016 share economy ideas.
Top 40 Share Economy Ideas in September
From Blogger-Hosted Decor Classes to Starbucks Rideshares:
Riley von Niessen — Sep 5, 2016 — Marketing
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Scooter-Sharing Programs
Gogoro Scooters Will Be Available for Rent in Berlin Through an App
39
House-Sharing Design Studios
'Samara' is a New Design Studio Division from Airbnb
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Student-Designed Dorm Collections
Target's New Dorm Room Collection Was Designed by Its Interns
37
Community-Focused Residences
The Rental Space Tower Prioritizes Shared Spaces Over Private Ones
36
Communal Housing Centers
Airbnb's 'Samara' is Launching Housing and a Community Center in Japan
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Traveling P2P Courier Services
Travel Startup Grabr Helps You Earn Money On Your Journey
34
Speedy Social Payment Apps
The Cookies App Fills the Peer-to-Peer Payment Need in Germany
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Shipping Container Lending Libraries
A 'Thingery' Lets People Donate Items for Others to Enjoy
32
Private Jet Rideshare Promotions
The #AbsolutNights Experience Partners Absolut and Uber
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Streamlined Home-Buying Apps
The Haus App Makes Buying and Selling Homes a Breeze
30
Apartment Rental Chatbots
The 'Trulia' Chatbot Can Now Show Users Apartment Listings for Rent
29
Olympic Partnership Rideshares
Visa RioPool Unites Riders from Various Backgrounds and Cities
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Virtual Earphone-Sharing Apps
Lisn Helps People Listen to the Same Music Without Sharing Earphones
27
P2P Dining Apps
'BonAppetour' is Like Airbnb, but for Dining with Others
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Drone Rental Platforms
Startup Up Sonder is an On-Demand P2P Service That Lets You Rent a Drone
25
Coffee Rideshare Programs
The Lyft & Starbucks Promotion Rewards Customer with Incentive Deals
24
Weekly Headphone Rentals
Sennheiser is Letting Consumers Rent Headphones from Its Singapore Store
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City Concierge Apps
This Membership Club App Helps Millennials Enjoy City Events and Offerings
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Disruptive Device Rentals
Grover's Electronics Rentals Are Revolutionizing the Consumer Tech World
21
Designated Driver Apps
The Driverseat App Helps You Instantly Recruit Someone to Drive You Home
20
Charity Selfie Apps
The CR7 Selfie App Lets Users Take Selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo for Charity
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Flexible Online Private Schools
'Virtual Learning Academy' Students Equal Peers in Physical School
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Family-Focused Music Streaming
Spotify's 'Kids & Family' Playlists Help Kids Bond with Parents
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Senior-Friendly Rideshare Apps
'GoGoGrandparent' is an Easy Way for Elderly People to Order Ubers
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Local Courier Apps
The Bringr App for Delivery is Like Uber for Sending & Tracking Parcels Nearby
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Personal Payment Apps
The Crowdfunding Site Tilt Now Offers One-to-One Payment Options on Its App
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Rental Home Concierge Apps
'Airbnb Trips' Provides a Rounded Vacation With Touristic Suggestions
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Secure Ride-Share Platforms
Safe Car Service Bluclub Uses Armoured Vehicles and Defensive Drivers
12
Crowdsourced Menu-Ranking Apps
This App Lets People Vote For Favorite Dishes In Restaurants
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VR App Stores
The Viveport Store Will Focus On HTC's Virtual Reality Offerings
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Connected Shared Housing Apps
The 'Ping' App Helps Airbnb Hosts Inform Guests about the House
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Elderly Rideshare Initiatives
grandPad Teamed Up with Uber to Help Seniors Get Around
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Self-Driven Taxi Promotions
This Uber Promotion Lets People Enjoy Free Rides In Self-Driven Cars
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Roommate-Recruiting Apps
The Koala Roomie App Helps Millennials In New York City Find Roommates
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Personalized Lesson-Planning Apps
The TES Teach App Helps Educators to Easily Create Lesson Plans
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App-Free Rideshare Ordering
Uber Patrons in India can Order a Ride Through dial.uber.com
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Customer-Focused Rental Ads
Enterprise UK Emphasizes Customer Service Through Cultural Differences
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Blogger-Hosted Decor Tutorials
Target's 'Back to College' Ad Features Popular Teen Influencers
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Multi-Stop Rideshares
The Lyft Multi-Stop Trip Now Lets Riders Request Multiple Stops On A Trip
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Alternatively Structured Networks
The MaidSafe Network is a Safer Version of the Internet
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
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Shared Rental Scooter Systems
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Electric Street Food Bikes
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Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
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Mobile Consignment Concierges
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Electric Scooter Sharing Systems
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Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Yardwork-Exchange Property Rentals
mowbnb Lets Users Stay for Free Stay in Exchange for Yardwork
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Spontaneous Photo-Sharing Applications
BeReal Prompts Users to Take No-Edits Pictures Daily
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups
Bumble Launches 'Ex-Boxes' Pop-ups for a Fresh Start
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Thursday BOGO Offers
Starbucks Debuts "ThursYays" BOGO Offer for Rewards Members This September
Home Security-Branded Cafes
The NeighbourGood Café Launched to Encourage Human Connection
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Parent-Connected Teen Shopping Apps
Hollister's Debuts New 'Share2Pay' For Teen Shoppers
Peer-to-Peer Returns Networks
'greenlist' Enables Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective P2P Returns
Financial Support Apps
'Cleo' is Helping Gen Z Feel More Confident About Money
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Startup Bike-Sharing Services
Curve Electric Partners with SSCL to Launch a Public E-Bike Service
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Song-Inspired Travel Guides
easyJet & Spotify Recommend Destinations Based on Listening Habits
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Common Task Organization Apps
The 'Blend.life' App Helps Users Share Common Tasks and More
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Fit-Based P2P Clothing Apps
ReSuit Aims to Streamline the Second-Hand Marketplace
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Eco-Friendly Transit Apps
Moovit Partnered with Lime to Deliver Electric Micro-Mobility Options
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
In-App Spotify Merchandise
Spotify Expands Its 'Blend' Feature with Artist Curated Merch Stores
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Machine-Learning Recipe Apps
'littlecook.io' Helps Users Curb Food Waste, Plan Ahead and More
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
Automated Crypto Investment Apps
The Crypto Smartlife App Gets Investors Started in Two-Minutes
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
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Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Flexible Workplace Organization Apps
The 'Desky' App Helps Businesses Adapt to Hybrid Work
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Premium Food-Waste Cooking Apps
The SORTEDfood App Helps to Cut Waste and Create Great Meals
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Teen-Targeted Investment Apps
The 'Bloom' App Helps Users to Build Longterm Wealth
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Calendar-Coordinating Social Apps
The 'Clyx' App Expedites Making Plans with Friends
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
Nonprofit Electric Bikeshares
Bublr Announced the Re-Launch of its E-Bike Sharing Program
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Accessible Charter Booking Apps
Aviation Marketplace FLYJETS Debuts a New Mobile App and Features
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Shareable Purchase Features
Fashion Retailer Hollister Has Launched Its New Share2Pay Option
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Cost-Splitting Subscription Platforms
'SplitGenie' Helps Users Share Digital Subscriptions
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
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Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Simplified Social Sharing Features
Reddit is Announcing its New Shared Link for Text Posts
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Earnings-Based Relationship Calculator
Fair Share Calculator Splits Finances Based on Income
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Interactive Social App Networks
Substack Adds a New Chat Feature to Encourage Socializing
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Fashion Resale Platforms
SHEIN Launches a New Peer-to-Peer Resale Platform Called SHEIN Exchange
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Dater Dining Guides
OpenTable & Bumble Debuted Three Top 100 Dining Guides for Meet-Ups
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
App-Centric Price Search Toggles
Airbnb Launches a New Toggle that Unveils the Total Price
New York Home Finders
CoStar Group and REBNY Launch 'Citysnap' for New Yorkers
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Community Social Apps
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Trailer-Making Life Apps
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Poster-Inspired Music Playlists
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