- 1. what is car sharing and who is it suitable for?
- 2. what stationary car sharing services are available on public streets in Bonn?
- 3. why is there car sharing in public spaces?
- 4 Where can I rent vans online in addition to the car sharing service?
- 5 Where can I find further information?
- 6. current news on the topic
1. what is car sharing and who is it suitable for?
At Carsharing, different users share several vehicles. The prerequisite for this is the conclusion of a framework agreement with the respective Carsharing provider. Users book "their" desired vehicle via App, on the Internet or by telephone. The usage price is usually made up of the time used and the kilometers driven. This price includes all costs such as fuel, maintenance, repairs, etc.
The vehicle can be opened via App and/or via a chip card. The vehicle key and the fuel card are in the vehicle. As a rule, different vehicle classes are offered, from small cars to vans.
Carsharing is suitable for anyone who needs a vehicle for a specific, time-limited requirement. It can be used, for example, for weekend shopping, vacation trips or transporting certain bulky goods. As a rule, different vehicle classes are offered, from small cars to vans, so that there is a suitable vehicle for every need.
Carsharing A shared car is generally cheaper than an owned vehicle up to an annual mileage of 10,000 kilometers, as there are no expenses for taxes, insurance, repairs or depreciation of the car.
The following systems differ in terms of the possibility of pre-reserving and stationing the vehicles:
a) Station-based car sharing:
Here, one vehicle has a permanently reserved parking space at its disposal. There is no need to search for a parking space. The vehicles can be reserved hours or months in advance as required.
This service is provided in Bonn by:
- Cambio Carsharing (opens in a new tab)
- Green Fleet (opens in a new tab)
- Scouter Carsharing (opens in a new tab)
- Stattauto (opens in a new tab)
b) Free-floating car sharing:
These vehicles can be picked up or parked in an area defined by the provider. The return time does not have to be specified when booking. The vehicles are usually located via smartphone. A reservation of such a vehicle is only possible at short notice.
This offer is provided in Bonn by:
Special form: Peer-to-peer car sharing
The Shary (opens in a new tab) platform enables private individuals to rent out their vehicles to other users at conditions they define themselves. The handover of the vehicle must be agreed between the parties and usually takes place in person.
2. what stationary car sharing services are available on public streets in Bonn?
There are a large number of station-based car sharing vehicles in Bonn, which are available from various providers on public streets. In addition, other stationary car sharing vehicles are available in privately rented parking spaces. You can find an overview of these on the respective providers' websites.
Overview map of car sharing on public roads in Bonn
On the city map you can see the individual locations where you can hire vehicles. The map is constantly updated.
Legend: You can find information about the map by clicking on the "i" at the top left, then the legend will open.
Zoom: At the top right you can zoom in using the "+"/"-" to see exactly whether there are already Carsharing vehicles near your street.
Car sharing service already in operation or still in planning?
The colorful icons show you the exact location and the provider.
Green icons mean that you can immediately sign a contract with a provider and rent a vehicle.
Orange means "in implementation", in which case it will still take a little while.
Red icons show locations that are still in the planning stage.
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3. why is there car sharing in public spaces?
The city of Bonn is in favor of designating parking spaces for Carsharing on public streets in its urban area in order to give a significant boost to the Carsharing offer. After all, if several people share a vehicle instead of using one or two cars per household, all citizens together regain public space that can be used for other purposes. For example, more greenery can be created there or seating can be installed. In addition, more space will be available again for all pedestrians to use the sidewalks unhindered with baby carriages or walking frames. These are important aspects of Bonn's mobility transition.
With the designation of parking spaces, Carsharing will in future not only be available for use in the city center, but also in many peripheral areas. The stations will be marked on the ground in accordance with the North Rhine-Westphalia design guidelines for mobile stations (opens in a new tab) and signposted in line with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).
4 Where can I rent vans online in addition to the car sharing service?
Even if larger and heavier loads need to be transported, there are simple alternatives to owning a car. Most Carsharing services also include van hire. But there are also van rental services for Bonn residents who can and want to be mobile without a car, where you can book online regardless of opening hours:
