It seems as though the sharing economy relies on auto sharing particularly in order to drive the idea down to larger populations and Co-Wheels, a community car club available across the United Kingdom, is one example of that.
"A simple hourly and mileage charge covers fuel, tax, maintenance and comprehensive insurance - so all you do is the driving," they write on their website. "Cars are parked in designated parking bays and can be booked in advance or last minute either on-line or over the phone."
More and more, with the emergence of the established collaborative consumption movement, it's seeming like owning a care just isn't the way to go. But when other actors like government and auto industries catch on?
Contact Information
Co-Wheels website
Co-Wheels on Facebook
Co-Wheels on Twitter
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Auto Sharing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects car owners with individuals in need of temporary transportation, reducing the need for car ownership.
- Collaborative Consumption
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online marketplace for sharing various goods and services, promoting resource efficiency and sustainability.
- Shared Mobility
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a comprehensive shared mobility solution that integrates various transportation modes (e.g., car-sharing, bike-sharing, public transit) for convenient and efficient urban mobility.
Sectors Adopting This
- Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the transportation industry by offering flexible car-sharing options that cater to the needs of urban dwellers and reduce reliance on car ownership.
- Insurance
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized insurance products tailored for the sharing economy, providing coverage for shared assets and promoting trust among users.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced digital platforms and applications that enhance the user experience and facilitate seamless interactions in the sharing economy.
