Shared Mobility - France

France

Highlights

It is projected that the Shared Mobility market in France will achieve a revenue of US$45.00bn in 2024.
This revenue is anticipated to show an annual growth rate of 1.97% (CAGR 2024-2029), resulting in a market volume projection of US$49.61bn by 2029.
The Flights market is the largest market, with a projected market volume of US$18.87bn in 2024.
It is expected that the number of users in the Public Transportation market will amount to 42.94m users by 2029.
In 2024, the user penetration rate is 95.0% and is expected to increase to 95.0% by 2029.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to be US$671.80.
By 2029, 61% of the total revenue in the Shared Mobility market will be generated through online sales.
When compared globally, the majority of revenue in the Shared Mobility market will be generated in China, with a revenue projection of US$365bn in 2024.
France is experiencing a surge in demand for electric car-sharing services, driven by government incentives and a growing environmental consciousness among consumers.

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Definition:

The Shared Mobility market encompasses a diverse range of long- and short-distance mobility services. As the world moves towards a more connected and digital era, the Shared Mobility market is central to driving innovation, collaboration, and the development of intelligent transportation systems.

Structure:

The market consists of eleven further markets. These include the following markets:

The Car Rentals market contains vehicle rentals that have been booked in person, by telephone via the internet or an app.
The Car-sharing market includes professionally run car-sharing services that provide on-demand access vehicles, allowing users to rent cars for short periods, e.g., by minute or hour.
The Bike-sharing market contains short-term bike-sharing services. Bicycles can be found in the provider’s business zone where they are either parked at designated stations or freely distributed without fixed docks.
The Ride-hailing market encompasses on-demand transportation services facilitated through mobile apps or online platforms. This market covers both private vehicle rides and taxi services, all booked exclusively online.
The Taxi market covers exclusively traditional taxi services booked offline, typically via street hailing or phone calls.
The Flights market contains air travel bookings regardless of the purchase channel, such as an airline's website or a travel agency.
In the Public Transportation market, revenues generated by ticket sales from public transportation companies are considered.

Additional Information:

The main performance indicators of the Shared Mobility market are revenues, average revenue per user (ARPU), user numbers and user penetration rates. Additionally, online and offline sales channel shares display the distribution of online and offline bookings. The ARPU refers to the average revenue one user generates per year while the revenue represents the total booking volume. Revenues are generated through both online and offline sales channels and include exclusively B2C revenues and users for the above-mentioned markets. User numbers show only those individuals who have made a reservation, independent of the number of travelers on the booking. Each user is only counted once per year. Additional definitions for each market can be found within the respective market pages.

The booking volume includes all booked rides made by users from the selected region, regardless of where the ride took place.

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Market definitionIn-Scope/Out-of-scopeMarket structureReportsMethodology

The Shared Mobility market in France has been experiencing significant growth and evolution in recent years.

Customer preferences: Customers in France are increasingly valuing convenience, flexibility, and sustainability when it comes to transportation options. Shared mobility services such as ride-hailing, bike-sharing, and car-sharing are becoming popular choices among urban dwellers who seek cost-effective and efficient ways to move around the city. The younger generation, in particular, is driving the demand for shared mobility solutions as they prioritize experiences over ownership.

Trends in the market: One key trend in the French Shared Mobility market is the integration of various modes of transportation within a single platform. This trend allows customers to plan and pay for their entire journey seamlessly, combining different services like ride-hailing, public transportation, and bike-sharing. Another notable trend is the increasing focus on electric and sustainable mobility solutions. Companies offering electric scooters, bikes, and cars are gaining traction as environmental concerns become more prominent in the minds of consumers.

Local special circumstances: France has a well-developed public transportation system, especially in major cities like Paris, which influences the Shared Mobility market. The presence of extensive public transportation networks provides a strong foundation for shared mobility services to thrive, as they complement existing options and fill in transportation gaps. Additionally, the French government has been supportive of shared mobility initiatives, implementing regulations and incentives to promote sustainable transportation solutions.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growing trend of urbanization in France is a significant macroeconomic factor driving the development of the Shared Mobility market. As more people move to cities in search of better opportunities, the demand for efficient and affordable transportation solutions increases. Additionally, changing consumer preferences and the rise of the sharing economy are reshaping the transportation industry, creating opportunities for shared mobility providers to cater to the evolving needs of customers.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on bookings, revenues, and online shares of car rentals, ride-hailing, taxi, car-sharing, bike-sharing, e-scooter-sharing, moped-sharing, trains, buses, public transportation, and flights.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use financial reports, third-party studies and reports, federal statistical offices, industry associations, and price data. To estimate the number of users and bookings, we furthermore use data from the Statista Consumer Insigths Global survey. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as demographic data, GDP, consumer spending, internet penetration, and device usage. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, ARIMA, which allows time series forecasts, accounting for stationarity of data and enabling short-term estimates. Additionally, simple linear regression, Holt-Winters forecast, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing methods are applied.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change.