UAE Shared Mobility Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)
UAE Shared Mobility Market - By Service Type (Two-Wheeler Sharing, Ride Hailing, Ride Sharing, Car Rental, Car Sharing, Bus/Shuttle Service), By Commuting Pattern (Daily Commuting,... Last-Mile Connectivity, Occasional Commuting, Others), By Booking Type (On-Line, Off-Line), By End User (Leisure, Business, Others), By Vehicle Type (ICE [Internal Combustion Engine], EV [Electric Vehicle]) and Others Read more
- ICT & Electronics
- Dec 2021
- Pages 112
- Report Format: PDF, Excel, PPT
Market Overview
The automotive industry of the UAE is undergoing rapid transformations. Trends like electrification of public transport, shared mobility, autonomous vehicles, etc., are positively influencing the UAE automotive sector. People across the country are now opting for more cost-effective & convenient alternatives to car ownership. It shall help relocate road space, make driving less stressful, and lead to fewer road accidents. Hence, to move forward in a better future, there is a desperate need to change the urban mobility system by adopting shared mobility.
According to MarkNtel Advisors, the UAE Shared Mobility Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 25.1% during the forecast period, i.e., 2021-26. The growth of the market attributes primarily to the increasing focus of the UAE government on implementing environment-friendly mobility solutions and mounting adoption of connected technologies. Shared Mobility is gaining immense popularity across the UAE since it is a cost-effective solution that eliminates problems associated with traffic congestions & parking spaces.
Strict regulations toward controlling the carbon emissions in the country, coupled with massive investments by the automotive companies in green mobility solutions, are also driving the market. Moreover, the increasing consumer preference toward electric vehicles for cost-effective, comfortable, & clean traveling is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for the UAE Shared Mobility Market in the coming years, further states the research report, “UAE Shared Mobility Market Analysis, 2021.”
| Report Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | Historical Data: 2016-19 |
| Base Year: 2020 | |
| Forecast Period: 2021-26 | |
| CAGR (2021-2026) | 25.1% |
| Region Cover | Dubai, Sharjah & North Emirates, Abu Dhabi & Ain |
| Key Companies Profiled | Uber, DiDi Chuxing, Drive Now, Lyft, Ekar, Udrive, Arabia Taxi, Car Tax, City Taxi, Dubai Taxi, Metro Taxi, National Taxi, One Road |
| Unit Denominations | USD Million/Billion |
Impact of Covid-19 on the UAE Shared Mobility Market
- Due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the overall transportation sector of the UAE witnessed adverse effects, and the Shared Mobility Market was no exception.
- The restricted number of tourists, reduced mobility, & and the introduction of remote working in offices severely impacted the demand for shared mobility services in the UAE.
- Moreover, social distancing protocols set by the local authorities to minimize the virus spread further dampened the market dynamics and caused considerable losses to the market players.
- Lately, in 2021, the market started reviving itself. However, the precautionary approach of citizens and reduced inflow of tourists would continue to haunt the companies operating in this industry over the coming years.
- In addition, the gradually reducing impact of Covid-19, coupled with various measures taken by the companies to ensure passenger safety, is likely to propel the market growth in the coming years.
Market Segmentation
By Service Type:
- Two-Wheeler Sharing
- Ride-Hailing
- Ridesharing
- Car Rental
- Car Sharing
- Bus/Shuttle Service
Among all services, Car Sharing & Ride-Hailing are the most prominent services used by UAE customers. As a result, various companies like Udrive are well-utilizing this opportunity by expanding their services across the UAE to fulfill additional consumer demands.
In 2018, Udrive launched a car-sharing service in Abu Dhabi. The benefits like time & money savings, being easy to use, providing comfort, etc., are encouraging individuals across the country to opt for ride-hailing services. However, on the other front, the demand for Car Rental services is expected to be astronomically growing in the coming years owing to the flourishing tourism sector in the UAE.
By Commuting Pattern:
- Daily Commuting
- Last-Mile Connectivity
- Occasional Commuting
Here, Daily Commuting dominates the UAE Shared Mobility Market with a 53.71% share registered in 2021. Over the past few years, the surging car ownership costs have been compelling consumers to switch to other mobility options in the country.
As a result, seeing the increasing traffic congestions across the UAE, people are drawn increasingly toward shared mobility services for their daily commute. According to the TomTom Traffic Index, Dubai & Abu Dhabi ranked 230 & 399 respectively in world traffic rankings. Therefore, the revenue share of daily commuting is expected to continue increasing in the coming years.
Key Trends in the UAE Shared Mobility Market:
- Ongoing technological developments in the internet technology, social networking, and location-based services
- Substantial investments from investors in encouraging service providers to launch new startups in the country
- Recent mergers & acquisitions in the UAE like Careem acquired Cyacle in 2019 and Uber’s acquisition of Careem completed in 2020.
Regional Landscape:
- Dubai
- Sharjah & North Emirates
- Abu Dhabi & Ain
Of them all, Dubai dominates the UAE Shared Mobility Market with a 45.98% share. It owes to the increasing demand for ride-sharing services arising from corporate workers as Dubai is the commercial hub of the UAE. In addition to this, various government initiatives toward promoting alternative transportation modes to reduce traffic congestions & greenhouse gas emissions also contribute to the overall market growth in Dubai. Hence, the shift towards eco-friendly mobility solutions is expected to boost the shared mobility market in the coming years, states MarkNtel Advisors in their research report, “UAE Shared Mobility Market Analysis, 2021.”
Market Dynamics:
Key Drivers
Increasing Traffic across the UAE to Drive Customers toward Using Shared Mobility Solutions
With growing population, the problem of traffic congestion is increasing astronomically. According to the TomTom Traffic Index, Abu Dhabi ranked 399 in terms of traffic congestion levels. Morning hours rush in the UAE leads to extra traveling hours. Hence, traffic congestion adds extra cost to economies due to the loss of working hours. Hence, more usage of shared mobility services is expected to help eliminate the problems cited above. Cited-below is a few other aspects expected to drive the market:
- Convenience & cost-effectiveness of shared mobility services
- Various government initiatives to encourage the adoption of shared mobility services across the UAE owing to environmental concerns & lack of parking spaces
Growth Challenges
- No proper infrastructure for shared mobility deployment
- Unauthorized carpooling affecting customers' faith
Competitive Landscape
According to MarkNtel Advisors, the leading players in the UAE Shared Mobility Market are Uber, DiDi Chuxing, Drive now, Lyft, Ekar, Udrive, etc.
Key Questions Answered in the Market Research Report:
- What are the overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares) of the UAE Shared Mobility Market?
- What is the region-wise industry size, growth drivers, & challenges?
- What are the key innovations, opportunities, current & future trends, and regulations in the UAE Shared Mobility Market?
- Who are the key competitors, their key strengths & weaknesses, and how do they perform in the UAE Shared Mobility Market based on a competitive benchmarking matrix?
- What are the key results derived from surveys conducted during the UAE Shared Mobility Market study?
Market Outlook, Segmentation, and Statistics
- Impact of COVID-19 on UAE Shared Mobility Market
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Service Type
- Two-Wheeler Sharing
- Ride-Hailing
- Ridesharing
- Car Rental
- Car Sharing
- Bus/Shuttle Service
- By Commuting Pattern
- Daily Commuting
- Last-Mile Connectivity
- Occasional Commuting
- Others
- By Model Type
- P2P
- B2B
- B2C
- By Region
- By Competitors
- Competition Characteristics
- Market Share & Analysis
- Competitive Matrix
- By Service Type
- UAE Shared Mobility Market Hotspots & Opportunities
- UAE Shared Mobility Market Regulations & Policy
- Key Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Frequently Asked Questions
- Market Segmentation
- Introduction
- Product Definition
- Research Process
- Assumptions
- Executive Summary
- The UAE Transportation Market Overview
- Customer Choice for Taxi
- Taxi Fares
- Key Trends in UAE
- Customer Opinion
- Key Factors Impacting Usage of Public Transport
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Policies, Regulations, and Product Standards
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Supply Chain Outlook
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Trends & Developments
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Dynamics
- Growth Drivers
- Challenges
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Hotspot & Opportunities
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenue (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Service Type
- Two-Wheeler Sharing- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Ride Hailing- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Ride Sharing- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Car Rental- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Car Sharing- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Bus/Shuttle Service- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Commuting Pattern
- Daily Commuting- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Last-Mile Connectivity- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Occasional Commuting- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type
- On-Line- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Off-Line- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User
- Leisure- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Business- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Others (Emergency etc.)- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type
- ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- EV (Electric Vehicle)- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Region
- Dubai
- Sharjah & North Emirates
- Abu Dhabi & Ain
- By Company
- Company Revenue Shares
- Competitor Characteristics
- By Service Type
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Two-Wheeler Sharing Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Commuting Pattern- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Ride Hailing Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Commuting Pattern- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Ride Sharing Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Commuting Pattern- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Car Rental Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Commuting Pattern- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Car Sharing Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Commuting Pattern- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Bus/Shuttle Service Shared Mobility Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Outlook
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Outlook
- By Commuting Pattern- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Booking Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Vehicle Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Outlook
- The UAE Shared Mobility Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Growth & Success
- Competitive Outlook
- Company Profiles
- Uber Technologies Inc
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Careem
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- ekar
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- U DRIVE RENT A CAR L.L.C
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Fenix
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Swvl Holdings Corp
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Yassir
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Telgani
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Lyft Inc
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Yango
- Business Description
- Service Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Others
- Uber Technologies Inc
- Company Profiles
- Disclaimer
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