Press release100’000 Zurich residents use Mobility

More and more people are opting for sustainable mobility, as demonstrated by Mobility, Switzerland’s largest car sharing provider. The number of users is increasing throughout the country, but particularly sharply in certain areas. Among the cantons, Zurich is the absolute number one and has just achieved a major milestone. Since January, 100’000 people have used Mobility here. This is around a third of the total customer base. 

“With 900 vehicles, Zurich is the Canton with the most Mobility cars and a very important market for us,” says Michael Roth Gut, Head of Offer & Infrastructure at Mobility. “As more and more Zurich residents are using car sharing, we are significantly expanding the offer – not only in the city of Zurich, but also in other cities in the Canton.”

 
Mobility is replacing 8’000 cars in the city of Zurich

It goes without saying that the Canton of Zurich’s love of Mobility mainly has to do with the city. Around 57’000 users live here and have more than 500 cars at their disposal. The average distance to the nearest location is just 250 metres. In addition to the largest location in the Canton (Europaallee), the city also has the largest location that is not positioned at a railway station – at Helvetia Square. Zurich offers the perfect environment for car sharing – a dense public transport network and a good bicycle infrastructure. Anyone who still needs a car from time to time relies on Mobility.

The positive effects of this are tangible. While one Mobility car replaces an average of 18 cars, the figure in Zurich is as high as 21. Extrapolated, this results in almost 8’000 vehicles and parking spaces being avoided. This corresponds to an area of around 100’000 square metres – or six times the size of Sechseläuten Square.

 
Mobility is located in every second municipality

However, the rest of Zurich’s municipalities don’t need to hide. After all, Mobility is represented in practically every second one. In addition, the place with the most active private users is not the city of Zurich. No, this prize goes to the small town of Affoltern am Albis with its five cars. “I am delighted that Affoltern am Albis is at the forefront of car sharing,” says Mayor Eveline Fenner. “It shows that we as an energy city don’t just talk about sustainability, but actively experience it together with our people.”

 
The offer continues to grow

If Switzerland is to overcome its transport, spatial and environmental challenges, even more people are needed to use car sharing to bridge the gap between public transport and cars. For this reason, Mobility is continuing to expand its offer – even in the Canton of Zurich. Last year alone, 40 new locations were added, and the trend is going in the same direction. Markus Traber, Head of the Office for Mobility of the Canton of Zurich, comments: “For the Canton of Zurich, car sharing is an important component of sustainable and efficient mobility. Offers such as those from Mobility are a useful addition to public transport, reduce the need for private vehicles and make an important contribution to relieve the burden on transport, the surroundings and the environment.”

Contact:
Stefan Roschi, Communication & Media Officer
Tel. +41 (0)41 248 21 57, presse(at)mobility.ch

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