Shared
mobility is defined as the shared use of a vehicle, bicycle, scooter etc. It is
an innovative business strategy that enables users to gain access to transportation.
In addition to innovative transportation, new ways of delivering goods have
been developed. Unlike ride sharing, the vehicle used in ride-hailing is
not shared among multiple riders for each trip. The demand for shared mobility
has grown greatly since climate change science became more widely
understood. Also fueling growth in
shared mobility are concerns over energy availability and the need for
sustainable alternatives. Advances in wireless technologies have made sharing
assets (like cars) easier and more efficient. New solutions have emerged
including mobile apps designed to: plan alternate routes, fill empty seats,
integrate real-time arrivals and departures information.
The
Benefits of Shared Mobility
- Provide more transportation alternatives
- Reduce traffic congestion in cities
- Minimize pollution and carbon footprints from autos
- Reduce transportation costs
- Improve the efficiencies of auto use and costs
- Create mobility choices for those who can’t afford to buy and maintain a vehicle
- Develop mobility alternatives for those with limited driving abilities
- Create mobility choices for people who can’t obtain a driver’s license
The
Shared Mobility Market
Mckinsey
& Company (August, 2021) reported that the shared mobility market accounted
for approximately $140 billion in global consumer spending in 2019. Out of this, ride-hailing accounted for the
largest share, $120 billion to $130 billion, which is more than 90 percent of
the total spent. Mckinsey estimates a shared mobility potential market of $300
billion to $500 billion globally by 2030. More than $100 billion has already
been invested in shared mobility companies, mainly by venture capital and
private-equity players. Self-driving taxis
will likely become the next big thing in the ride share market due to lower
operating costs compared to driver-based services. Mckinsey reported that 67 percent of global
survey respondents said they use their private vehicles frequently (at least once
per week). Private vehicles are still
the primary mode of transportation used most in every country surveyed except
Japan. Survey respondents said that
their main reason for using shared mobility is convenience. Respondents
indicated that the most important features of shared mobility services are safety,
competitive pricing, and availability. Respondents indicated they
were open to using self-driving taxis in the future. More than half the respondents indicated they
would trade in their car in that scenario.
Shared
Ownership - Reliable Rider Clubs
Reliable Rider
Clubs provide shared mobility for people who
want the Dollar Savings of Shared Ownership. Club members no longer want the
liabilities of driving, auto ownership and maintenance for a variety of
reasons. Reliable Rider Clubs are attractive to: senior citizens, people who
cannot obtain a driver's license for any reason, people who want to opt out of
the legal liabilities of driving, people who have medical issues or concerns
that prevent them from driving, people who want to manage the risks of
consuming alcohol at restaurants, bars, music and sporting events and people
who value safety and security above all other considerations. With shared ownership the
operating costs of transportation are divided by the number of members in the
club and by the miles of transportation used by each member. Operating costs
include: drivers, vehicles, insurance, fuel, service maintenance, repairs and
administrative costs. Club members want safety,
a competitive price, and availability. Reliable Rider Clubs (DBA’s)
are motivated by cost-savings and operational-efficiencies
for club members, rather than by profits generated for corporate
shareholders and stakeholders. If
this shared mobility and shared ownership model is interesting to you - register your interest.
Reliable
Rider Clubs provide
a host of benefits for their members. All applicants for club membership
receive background checks of criminal history prior to having their membership
approved. Applicants pay for their own background check ($75 non-refundable).
Clubs will have no more than 30 to 60 members in their Members Only Ride Share System. Club members can book their
ride pickup time and location and the destination location up to 90 days in
advance. Other club members can share
the same ride if their pickup location and destination location align with the
route. Club members pay $250 per month
for up to 250 miles of transportation in that month. If a club member uses more than 250 miles of
transportation in any month, their credit card will be billed $1.50 per extra
mile.
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