Trend cluster
Category

E-Scooter
Sharing

Sharing programs offer consumers a more eco-friendly commute option.

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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 together
01

Rise of electric vehicles

Increased adoption of electric scooters indicates a trend towards more eco-conscious transportation options.

02

Expansion of sharing economy

E-scooter rental programs offer a new sharing-based transportation option for urban commuters.

03

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 playbook
For

Transportation

The transportation industry can benefit by investing in more eco-conscious and sharing-based solutions like electric scooters.

For

Urban Planning

Urban planners can leverage e-scooter sharing programs to offer better last-mile transportation solutions that are efficient and cost-effective.

For

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%.

Popularity64%
Activity62%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the E-Scooter Sharing trend

6 featured examples from May 19, 2017 to Jul 4, 2019
E-Scooter Scheduling Launches
CategoryEco

E-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
CategoryAutos

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
CategoryAutos

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
CategoryAutos

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
CategoryAutos

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
CategoryAutos

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…