Way To Go publishes new report on shared micromobility in Belgium
POLIS member Way To Go has put together a complete overview of shared mobility in Belgium, showing that bicycle and scooter sharers move more sustainably than the average person in Flanders.
The study, conducted in May 2025 by Way To Go and the University of Antwerp, surveyed 4,100 users of shared bicycles, shared scooters, and shared cargo bikes in Belgium. Eight providers contributed data and collaborated on a joint questionnaire. The results provide a structural analysis of the impact on shared bicycles and scooters, proving that these are valuable sustainable mobility solutions.
A sustainable solution
The survey highlights that shared micromobility options are an excellent last-mile solution after using public transport. Cyclists and scooter-sharing users take the bus, tram, and metro more frequently each week than the average Flemish person (29% of cyclists, 41% of scooter-sharing users vs. 11% of Flemish people). They also use the train more often (29% of cyclists, 28% of scooter users vs. 8% overall) and walk more regularly (87% of cyclists, 86% of scooter users vs. 76%).
Micromobility is often chosen when public transport is less available, such as in the evening, or as a way of avoiding rush-hour traffic. In light of these findings, shared mobility should not be seen as a competitor to public transport, but rather as complementary.
Regarding users' profiles, the survey highlights clear differences between bicycle- and scooter-sharing users. On average, shared scooter users are younger than shared bicycle users. On gender distribution, among shared scooter users, men are also more represented than women.
More than just a convenient option
The rise of shared micromobility affects almost all modes of transport. One of the main criticisms in this regard is that bicycle and scooter sharing partially replaces other forms of active mobility, with about half of the respondents affirming that without shared bikes, they would walk or use public transport.
However, this shift has a positive impact on the reduction of vehicle ownership. Not only 43% do not own a car – more than double the Flemish average – and only 65% have their own bicycle, compared with 80% on average. Shared mobility also encourages people to give up vehicles: in the 12 months before the survey, 6% of respondents had disposed of a car, and 5% had given up a bicycle.
In conclusion, despite shared micromobility partly replacing active travel, it eliminates a significant number of car trips. Its overall impact on sustainable mobility is clearly positive, solidifying shared scooters and bicycles, and a conscious and necessary solution in the mobility mix of many.
Webinar: The impact of bicycle and scooter sharing
To learn more about the study, on Wednesday 22 October 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (CET), Way To Go is hosting a webinar to explore the topic in detail. Experts will go through the most important findings of the study, in particular:
- the real impact of shared bicycles and scooter on sustainable mobility;
- insights into user profiles;
- the relationship with public transport;
- concrete policy opportunities for local and regional authorities and public transport companies.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Read WayToGo's full report here.
