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% affirm that they would be willing to use less or even not use their private car.
Inflation and high prices are favoring the greater use of the new mobility options, since, based on the data from the survey carried out by Free Now, there is now a greater use of the scooter (+114%), of the bike (+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 Spanishthere are requests to the public authorities for a greater promotion of sustainable and shared transport (12%) and more incentives for switching to electric cars (11%), in addition to offering measures that make public transport cheaper and the improvement of infrastructures. .
Although the pandemic has prompted sustainable mobility options – almost 50% of those surveyed consider that bicycles, scooters, electric motorcycles and shared cars are more important now than before the pandemic-, it is also observed how the current macroeconomic context impacts on them.
Inflation and high prices are favoring the greater use of new mobility options. Based on the survey data, there is now more use of scooters (+114%), bikes (+50%), car sharing (+36%) and public transport (+30%) than before the cost of living rose due to inflation. One explanation for this behavior is the prices of the new mobility options, which, as well as being affordable, are easily controlled when renting for use through mobility Apps. Thus, ownership costs are not incurred, such as those that can be derived from a private car, for example. In fact, since the cost of living has increased due to inflation, 19% of those surveyed use their private car less than before, and 68% of them affirm that they could or perhaps could live without a private car.
The taxi, the favorite means of transport for Christmas
In addition to revealing New Year’s resolutions, the Free Now survey also analyzes the mobility of Spaniards during this Christmas season. This year, in Spain prioritize family gatherings and closest friends at Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners, as stated by 86% of those surveyed. In addition, with the current economic situation, 50% of those surveyed state that they have decided to stay at home and not travel mainly due to inflation.
Despite not traveling, the Spanish are going to enjoy this time moving around the cities to shop, go to Christmas markets or business dinners, among others. The taxi will remain the preferred means of transport of Spaniards, especially to return from the Christmas holidays, as it is the safest and most comfortable option for 29% of those surveyed.