Shared Micromobility
State of the Industry Reports
NABSA produces the annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report - the only report of its kind for North America. This page summarizes shared micromobility's progress and successes for the most recent year and includes links to previous reports.
2021 Shared Micromobility
State of the Industry Report
On August 3rd, NABSA released the third annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report for North America. The 2021 report tells the second half of the COVID-19 story and further demonstrates the resilience, importance, and demand for shared micromobility. Some of the metrics in the report include country-by-country breakdowns of ridership and vehicle types, physical activity gained, greenhouse gas offset, mode shift, rider representation, economic impacts, and much more. New additions to the 2021 State of the Industry report include a section outlining shared micromobility in policy, case studies, and an expanded transit integration section.
COVID-19 Pandemic Resilience
Shared micromobility continued to show remarkable resilience and rebound from the impacts of the pandemic in 2021. The number of systems and vehicles was above 2019 levels, and while total trip numbers were below 2019 numbers, monthly ridership started to surpass 2019 levels towards the middle of 2021.
In 2021, at least 298 cities* had at least one bikeshare or e-scooter system and 97 had both.
This includes:
- 273 cities in the United States
- 19 cities in Mexico
- 6 cities in Canada
*The word cities is used to denote local jurisdictions or municipalities throughout this report. On occasion, the word cities is used as a catch-all that may include metro regions or counties in which shared micromobility systems operate; when this happens, the geography will be specified in the text and/or the methodology section.
Physical Activity & Exercise
Gained almost 15.5 million hours of additional physical activity by creating new trips or by replacing motorized trips.
Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Offset approximately 54 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions by replacing car trips.
*These reduction factors do not take into account operations, externalities, or lifecycle costs for shared micromobility or for driving, as data for these calculations was unavailable.
E-bikes were ridden approximately 36% more than regular pedal bikes.
The use and popularity of e-bikes is increasing in the shared micromobility industry.
Shared Micromobility as Public Transportation
Shared Micromobility Advancing Policy Objectives
Shared micromobility plays a key role in delivering climate, equity, health, transportation, and other public benefits. Shared micromobility can be included in a variety of regulations and policies at local, regional, state/provincial, and federal levels.
Previous State of the Industry Reports
State of the Industry: 2020
On August 5th, 2020, NABSA released the second annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report for North America. The 2020 report quantifies the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shared micromobility and demonstrates the industry’s response and resilience during this time to provide essential mobility services. The report also compares trends from 2019 and presents new research that shows the industry’s impact in North America.
COVID-19 Response and Resilience
2020 was a tough year for everyone, but the shared micromobility industry proved its resilience and played an important part in keeping North America moving by providing programs and services where it was most needed.
- 65% of operators provided free or discounted rides to essential workers
- About 50% of shared micromobility operators reported an increase in first-time riders
In 2020, at least 224 cities* had at least one bikeshare or e-scooter system and 72 had both.
This includes:
- 203 cities in the United States
- 14 cities in Mexico
- 7 cities in Canada
*The word cities is used to denote local jurisdictions or municipalities throughout this report. On occasion, the word cities is used as a catch-all that may include metro regions or counties in which shared micromobility systems operate; when this happens, the geography will be specified in the text and/or the methodology section.
State of the Industry: 2019
Over the last 14 years, the shared micromobility industry has grown from a handful of city bikeshare programs, to a complex ecosystem of bikeshare and shared e-scooter systems with a wide variety of vehicle types, system models, and ownership configurations. Cities have come to rely on shared micromobility as an integral part of the transportation network, increasing transportation options and contributing to environmental, equity, and public health goals.
36% of shared micromobility trips replace a car trip.
User surveys show that shared micromobility in place of a wide variety of modes, and that 5% of trips are new trips that wouldn't have been taken otherwise.
In 2019, at least 292 cities had at least one bikeshare or e-scooter system and 99 had both.
This includes:
- 264 cities in the United States
- 17 cities in Mexico
- 11 cities in Canada
*The word cities is used to denote local jurisdictions or municipalities throughout this report. On occasion, the word cities is used as a catch-all that may include metro regions or counties in which shared micromobility systems operate; when this happens, the geography will be specified in the text and/or the methodology section.
