Car sharing in Offenbach: opportunity or risk for drivers?

Car sharing in Offenbach: opportunity or risk for drivers?

Something is happening in the world of car sharing in Offenbach am Main. Despite initial reservations and much-discussed criticism, interest in this flexible form of mobility is growing. The city has recognized the importance of car sharing and is taking measures to expand the offering and make it more attractive. Yes, vehicle sharing has a clear future in the city!

However, critics are not idle and point out some pitfalls. They criticize the inconvenience of the terms and conditions, including the fact that an ad-hoc driver change is not possible or that damage not caused by the user often has to be borne by the user. There are also processing fees for tickets, which do not suit everyone's publishing capacity. Despite these critical voices, long-time users report their positive experiences.

Experiences of car sharing users

Marina Bock has been a committed car sharing user without her own car for around ten years. She has never experienced a shortage of available vehicles and has no problem parking in Frankfurt while taking the train back. Your waiting time for a free car is a maximum of five minutes. She once waited for a tow truck because a privately parked vehicle was blocking her parking space.

Anke Schmidt-Schopper is another enthusiastic user. She chose car sharing because her own car would often remain unused. Before every trip, she checks whether there is any damage to the vehicle. She calls this a routine. But she also noticed that there are prejudices against users without their own car, something that animates the Offenburg discussion.

Current car sharing offers in Offenbach

There are now several car sharing providers on stage in Offenbach: Sharenow, SIXT share and Flinkster are being tested, with costs ranging between 0.03 and 0.31 euros per minute. These prices usually already include insurance, parking fees and gasoline.

• Sharenow
  • Bewertung: 5/5
  • Verfügbarkeit: Rund um die Uhr, Minutenabrechnung
  • Preise: Ab 0,19 € pro Minute (inkl. 200 Freikilometer)
• SIXT Share
  • Bewertung: 4,5/5
  • Minutentarif ab 0,09 € pro Minute
  • Tagestarif ab 59 € (inkl. 200 Freikilometer)
• Flinkster
  • Bewertung: 4/5
  • Stationsgebunden, Stundenpreis ab 3 €
  • Tagespreis ab 33 €

Registering with the providers is usually straightforward and is often free of charge. Car sharing is particularly suitable for those who only use a car irregularly. Anyone who drives less than 10,000 km per year has done a good deal here. Another advantage is that all costs for insurance, taxes and maintenance are covered by the usage fees.

Looking ahead

The city of Offenbach is cooperating closely with the providers and has already started setting up additional parking spaces. The new stations for “book-n-drive” with the popular city cars on offer will be used in a similar way to the Rhein-Main city car. All providers are allowed to use the new parking spaces.

Many people see car sharing not only as a practical mobility solution, but also as an environmentally conscious alternative that helps reduce traffic congestion in inner cities. Thanks to cost-effective alternatives and expanding expansion, car sharing could become even more popular in Offenbach and beyond. And more and more users are enjoying the flexible and modern way of getting from A to B. This shows that Offenbach is well on the way to actively shaping the future of mobility!

These are some exciting developments. If you want to find out more about the topic, you can take a look at what OP online, Car share comparison or Car sharing experts report on car sharing in Offenbach.