Carsharing and the sharing economy make regular appearances here on the Alphabet blog. Frankly, it is a topic we at Alphabet never tire of, especially when it involves keeping people moving. Today I am back with a fresh new perspective that looks at where things stand – and where it all might be heading.
Whether it’s renting a flat for leisure or business travel or opting in to a carsharing scheme, people worldwide are in the middle of a sharing frenzy. Why book a traditional hotel or procure your own car when there are excellent alternatives based in the economy of sharing? Ones, by the way, that are typically more affordable and often more
Let’s start with a piece of trivia. What are there more of: people in the United States of America or motorists in China? The answer: people in the US – but just barely. 319 million call the USA home while 300 million motorists drive on China’s streets (let’s not get into the fact that 2 out of 3 Chinese adults have no license to drive!)
