One in five Spaniards plans to use shared mobility

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Inflation and high prices argue for greater use of new mobility options

One in five Spanish drivers has
as a New Year’s resolution make more use of shared mobility in the new year; in fact, 29% confirm that they would be willing to use their own car less or not at all.

Inflation and high prices argue in favor of greater use of the new mobility options, as the use of scooters (+114%), bicycles (+50%), car-sharing ( +36%) and public transport (+30%) than before, the cost of living rose due to inflation.

Also among the list of
wishes of the Spaniardsthere are requests to the government for more incentives for sustainable and shared transport (12%) and more incentives to switch to electric cars (11%), in addition to offering measures to make public transport cheaper and improving infrastructure . .

Although the pandemic has prompted
sustainable mobility options – almost 50% of those surveyed believe that bicycles, scooters, electric motorcycles and shared cars are more important now than they were before the pandemic – they are also perceived to be impacted by the current macroeconomic context.

Inflation and high prices argue for greater use of new mobility options. Based on the survey data, more use is now made of scooters (+114%), bicycles (+50%), car sharing (+36%) and public transport (+30%) than before. inflation. An explanation for this behavior is the prices of the new mobility options, which
but also affordable, are easy to operate when renting for use via mobility apps. No ownership costs are therefore incurred, as can be derived from, for example, a passenger car. As the cost of living has risen due to inflation, 19% of those surveyed are using their own car less than before, and 68% of them confirm that they could or might be able to live without their own car.

As well as revealing New Year’s resolutions, the Free Now survey also analyzes the mobility of Spaniards during this Christmas period. This year in Spain
prioritizing family gatherings and best friends at Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners, according to 86% of those surveyed. In addition, with the current economic situation, 50% of those surveyed indicate that they have decided to stay at home and not travel, mainly due to inflation.

Despite not traveling, the Spaniards will enjoy this time traveling around the cities for shopping, Christmas markets or business dinners, among other things. The taxi stays
the preferred mode of transport of Spaniards, especially to return from the Christmas holidays, as this is the safest and most comfortable option for 29% of those surveyed.

Source: La Verdad

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