Assisted Choices
E-Scooter
Sharing
Sharing programs offer consumers a more eco-friendly commute option.
Trend
What is the E-Scooter Sharing trend?
E-Scooter Sharing: With the sharing economy permeating into almost every facet of transportation, e-scooter rental programs offer city-based consumers a new, eco-friendly option for their commute. The rise of accessible, eco-conscious transportation highlights the commitment by both consumers and cities to try to combat the effects of more traditional and harmful commute options like buses and cars.
Trend themes
Themes within the E-Scooter Sharing trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherRise of electric vehicles
Increased adoption of electric scooters indicates a trend towards more eco-conscious transportation options.
Expansion of sharing economy
E-scooter rental programs offer a new sharing-based transportation option for urban commuters.
Development of last-mile transportation
The concept of last-mile transportation is becoming more important and the introduction of innovative e-scooter sharing services improve accessibility cities.
Industry implications
What the E-Scooter Sharing trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookTransportation
The transportation industry can benefit by investing in more eco-conscious and sharing-based solutions like electric scooters.
Urban Planning
Urban planners can leverage e-scooter sharing programs to offer better last-mile transportation solutions that are efficient and cost-effective.
Tech
The tech industry can provide innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and convenience of e-scooter sharing programs.
Workshop question
What can your brand learn from the rise of the sharing economy?
Trend signals
Trend signals for E-Scooter Sharing
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 62%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the E-Scooter Sharing trend
6 featured examples from May 19, 2017 to Jul 4, 2019E-Scooter Scheduling Launches
Lime Scooters Will Take Reservations in the US
The reservation and wait-time charges introduced by Lime scooters could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for ride-hailing companies to optimize vehicle availability in peak…
Scooter Sharing Programs
The Next Edition Lyft Scooters are Meant for Sharing
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ride-sharing platforms that incorporate scooter sharing programs to expand transportation options.
Electric Scooter-Sharing Services
The 'Skip' Service Makes Two-Wheeler Urban Commuting a Breeze
The transportation industry is ripe for disruptive innovation with electric scooter-sharing services offering a new way to provide efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to traditio…
E-Scooter Sharing Services
LimeBike E-Scooters Have Just Been Added to the LimeBike Fleet
The e-scooter sharing trend by LimeBike contributes to the micro-mobility industry's growth.
Electric Scooter-Sharing Services
Gogoro is Expanding Its Fleet with 600 EV Smartscooters in Paris
Companies offering innovative and eco-friendly transport solutions are poised to gain significant market share and attract new consumers.
Affordable Scooter Rental Apps
The GOAT App Lets Austin Residents Use Nearby Electric Scooters
The transportation industry can embrace the trend of dockless electric scooter rental services and incorporate them into existing transportation networks to provide efficient last…