Shared mobility is the future of mobility
Shared mobility means using means of transport shared by several people. There are two main categories of system:
Vehicle sharing - Several people use the same vehicle individually at different times (car, bike, scooter, etc.). In this case, shared vehicles must be returned to a specific point after the journey (station-based) or parked in a specific area (free-floating).
Journey sharing - Several people use the same vehicle together at the same time. This type of shared mobility obviously includes public transport, but also carpooling, taxis and other solutions.
More and more solutions are being proposed to facilitate Multimodality, i.e. the combined use of several means of transport for a single or several journeys (bike and tram, for example), sometimes via a single application.
This new way of thinking about mobility through mixed solutions is the basis of the "Mobility as a Service" (MaaS) concept, which encourages a shift from mobility based on the ownership of modes of transport to mobility based on the use of mobility services and solutions.
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The many benefits of shared mobility
Shared mobility offers many advantages compared to the private car (very often with only one person on board):
- speed (especially at peak traffic times).
- no worries about parking (often complicated and expensive).
- availability (there is always a vehicle available).
- relieve congestion in the city (more beautiful, safer and more pleasant).
- reduced ecological impact (fewer cars means less pollution).
- improved air quality, which benefits everyone.
- financial savings that can quickly add up, especially with rising fuel prices.
- reduced stress, and that feels really good.
- increased physical activity, especially cycling and walking.
Multiple solutions for everyone
Here, you will find all the shared mobility solutions available in the Brussels Capital Region:
Bikes and electric bikes // Electric scooters // Cargo bikes and trailers // Electric scooters
Public transport // Car sharing // Taxis // Car pooling
Intercity transport // Car parks and parking // PRM solutions // Deliveries and couriers
Support, incentives and training
BIKES AND ELECTRIC BIKES
In stations. Subscription or day ticket/Business formula. 5,000 bikes and electric bikes in Brussels. 360 stations. Website and App.
In stations. Available at all stations. Annual subscription or by the day. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes and scooters. Activation cost and per minute. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes and scooters. Activation cost and per minute. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Cars, electric scooters, cars and vans. Activation (€1) and payment by the minute or by the month. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes, scooters and passenger cars with driver; payment by the minute. Website and App.
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes and scooters. Activation fee and cost per minute or flat-rate packages. Website and App.
DOTT
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes and scooters. Activation cost and per minute. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes and scooters. Activation cost and per minute. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Cars, electric scooters, cars and vans. Activation (€1) and payment by the minute or by the month. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric scooters. 1,000 scooters in Brussels. Activation fee and cost per minute or flat-rate packages. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric bikes, scooters and passenger cars with driver. Pay by the minute. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric scooters. Activation fee and cost per minute or flat-rate packages. Website and App.
CARGO BIKES AND TRAILERS
In stations (cafés or shops). Electric cargobikes, different models. Payment by the hour or in packs (24 or 48 hours). Website and App.
Various borrowing locations in Brussels. Bicycle trailers available. Includes special trailers (equipped, kitchen, etc.). Membership of the ASBL. One-year subscription. Website.
SCOOTERS
Self-service (no station). Electric scooters. Activation cost and per minute. Website and App.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are many public transport solutions in the Brussels Region. Whether it is with the STIB, Brussels' main transport operator (trams, buses and metros), the Walloon (TEC) and Flemish (De Lijn) bus companies that also operate in Brussels, SNCB trains from the capital's 35 stations, or even boat with the Waterbus, you will have every opportunity to make the most of these user-friendly, comfortable and environmentally-friendly means of transport.
Please note that since 1 February 2021, thanks to Brupass XL tickets, you can travel in and around Brussels with a single ticket valid with all four public transport operators (STIB, TEC, De Lijn and SNCB).
Metros, trams and buses. Website and App. Consult timetables and delays in real time and plan your journey. A must-have.
Buses travel through Brussels. Website and App. Consult timetables and delays in real time and plan your journey.
Buses travel through Brussels. Website and App. Consult timetables and delays in real time and plan your journey.
With Brussels stations. Website and App. Consult timetables and delays in real time and plan your journey.
Private company. Between Flanders and Brussels. Seasonal service (May to October)
SHARED CARS
You do not need a car all that often in Brussels. So car-sharing is a real solution that also saves you the hassle of maintenance and parking (for station-based solutions). To be considered very, very carefully.
CAR SHARING FROM STATIONS OR SELF-SERVICE
In stations. Various models (including commercial vehicles and vans). Over 200 stations in Brussels. Registration and monthly fees. Payment per km and duration. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Cars, electric scooters, cars and vans. Activation (€1) and payment by the minute or by the month. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Two models of electric cars. Payment by the minute or monthly subscription. Website and App.
Self-service (no station). Electric cars. Parking and recharging included. Activation fee and payment per km or Monthly Pass (to obtain a price reduction/min). Website and App.
In-station car-sharing. Cars and vans. Prices depend on vehicle and booking duration. Website and App.
INDIVIDUAL CAR SHARING
In-station car-sharing. Cars and vans. Prices depend on vehicle and booking duration. Website and App.
Car sharing between private individuals (neighbours). Cars and vans. Prices depend on vehicle and booking duration. Website and App.
Car sharing between private individuals. Cars and vans. Annual subscription and pricing per km depending on vehicle and booking duration. Website and App.
A handy little calculator to assess the personal economic benefits of car-sharing.
TAXIS
Shared taxis. Reservations required. 7 days a week - From 11pm to 6am 200 boarding points in Brussels. Single rate per journey. Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Taxi network. Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Dedicated to the mobility of PRMs (People with Reduced Mobility). Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Different vehicle categories. Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Mainly B2B (companies). Comfort vehicles. Website and App.
Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Credit card. Website and App.
CAR POOLING
Carpooling is inexpensive, user-friendly and very ecological and a great way to share journeys (and make new friends).
World car-sharing leader. Especially for long distances. Good coverage in Belgium and Europe. Prices depend on vehicle and distance. Payment via App. Website and App.
Mainly for short and/or regular journeys (home-work, for example). Package for companies. Website and App.
Mainly for short and/or regular journeys (home-work, for example). Large community of car-sharers. Prices depend on vehicle and distance. Payment via App. Website and App.
INTERCITY TRANSPORT
It's true that there is more to life than Brussels. Trains, buses, shuttles... you can also go elsewhere with shared mobility.
TRAINS
With Brussels stations. Website and App. Consult timetables and delays in real time and plan your journey.
Continental Europe within reach of high-speed trains. Website and App.
High-speed train to London. Website and App.
Travel planner. To book tickets with rail companies throughout Europe. Timetables and deadlines for planning your trip. Website and App.
Train journeys throughout Europe. Promotions and good deals. Trains, buses, rental cars and taxis. Website and App.
BUSES & SHUTTLES
Europe's leading long-distance bus company. Website and App.
BlaBlaCar's low-cost bus company. Lots of destinations in Europe. Website and App.
CAR PARKS & PARKING
Why not leave your car in one of the Park & Ride car parks on the edge of the city? Or take advantage of one of the sharing solutions we offer.
PARK & RIDE
Parking sharing solution. Electric charging stations available. Website and App.
Parksharing platform. Daily or monthly rentals. Electric charging stations available. Website and App.
Brussels Regional Parking Agency A list of all public car parks in Brussels. Payment solution (App). Website and App.
The mobile application to pay for parking. Website and App.
PRM SOLUTIONS
Because Brussels is all of us, we offer solutions specifically designed for people with reduced mobility (PRM).
Dedicated to the mobility of PRMs (People with Reduced Mobility). Credit card or cash. Website and App.
Social transport for people with mobility problems. Volunteer drivers. Cash. Website and App.
The STIB transport service for people with disabilities. Monday to Saturday, 5am to 1am. Register online or by phone. Website.
DELIVERIES & COURIERS
If it saves you time and the hassle of driving, it's all worth it! Particularly as many of these solutions are sustainable transport services adapted to the city.
Logistics - Transport. Training - Consulting. Cargobike deliveries. All types of goods. Cooperative company.
Cargobike deliveries. All types of goods. Cooperative company
Bicycle courier cooperative. Eco-responsible bicycle delivery in Brussels. Cooperative society with a social purpose.
Delivery planning platform for local and independent businesses in Brussels. A project by Urbike and Groupe One.
Belgium's first zero-emission logistics company. Local to international deliveries. Logistics solutions for e-commerce.
Bicycle courier service in the 19 Brussels municipalities. All types of goods.
Bicycle courier service in the 19 Brussels municipalities. All types of goods.
Formerly CityDepot. Global solution for the sustainable distribution of goods to and from city centres. Deliveries - Warehousing - Fresh produce.
SUPPORT, INCENTIVES AND TRAINING
To help you make the most of all these shared mobility solutions, Brussels also offers a wide range of support measures (including incentives) and a training/accompaniment offer where you are sure to find everything you need.
INCENTIVES
For private persons only. Brussels incentive for people who give up their car.
For companies only. Incentive to change your vehicle and comply with Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations.
For companies only. Incentive for the purchase of a professional cargo bike or bike trailer.
PRIME ACHATS VÉLOS
In some Brussels municipalities. Contact your local municipality for more information.
TRAINING & BIKE LOANS
Training courses (free or paid). All types of public or bicycles.
"Cycling in traffic". Free training for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over.
For women only. Weekly bike training course.
Second-hand bikes available free of charge.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE VÉLO
For children aged under 12. Children's bikes available on loan at reduced rates.
Personalised service and advice
Shared mobility apps > the essentials
You will be the kings and queens of shared mobility with just a few apps on your smartphone. It is so easy and convenient!
MULTIMODAL ROUTE CALCULATORS
The must-have app. All transport and payment in a single App. Multimodal route calculations Website and App.
All urban mobility in a single App. Cars, scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, public transport and taxis. Website and App.
Multimodal GPS. Includes all modes of transport. Website and App.
Multimodal GPS. Includes all modes of transport. Website and App.
FOR CYCLISTS
BIKE FOR BRUSSELS
The bicycle route planner that focuses on Brussels' network of cycle paths.
App for everyday cyclists. Route planner, navigation, tracking and much more. Website and App.
Route planner, navigation and tracking according to your preferences. Website and App.
Discover routes, plan itineraries, navigate and share cycling experiences. Website and App.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
All STIB/MIVB public transport. Metros, trams and buses. Website and App.
All trains in Belgium. Website and App.
Buses in Wallonia and Brussels. Website and App.
Buses in Flanders and Brussels. Website and App.
Understanding Multimodality and Mobility as a Service
The key idea behind multimodality is to be able to combine several means of transport to reach your destination (with the emphasis, of course, on shared mobility). I arrive at Etterbeek station by train, jump on the tram and then get off, taking a shared bike to reach my destination. That's multimodality.
And what is Mobility as a Service (MaaS)?
Multimodality is great, of course. But in practical terms, it is not always obvious to the user.
- How can I calculate my journey time using these different means of transport?
- How can I be sure that a shared bike will be available when I get off the tram?
- How do I pay for all these solutions in a single payment?
If these questions remain unanswered, multimodality can seem like a juxtaposition of solutions that are not necessarily integrated with one another.
That's what Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is all about, i.e. offering services that will:
- unify the transport offer digitally and physically in terms of information, reservations and fares, to facilitate mobility and multimodality.
- increase the quality, understanding and accessibility of public transport networks and services.
- strengthen the interconnection between different services and intermodal travel by developing connection hubs.
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is the integration of transport services into digital applications and platforms in the form of a single service, providing easy, practical access to all existing transport networks and new forms of mobility. As the ultimate tool for multimodality, MaaS offers integrated mobility solutions tailored to users and their travel needs.
FAQ
Here are a few questions and answers to make your life easier and ensure that multimodality is the right solution for you.
Is there a Brussels-based MaaS App available to all?
Not yet, but soon. Developed by the STIB, the Super-App for multimodality in Brussels should be available in autumn 2023. We will keep you posted.
Can I take my bike or scooter onto the tram, bus or metro?
It depends. But as a general rule:
• if your bike or scooter is foldable and collapsible, you can ride anywhere.
• you can take your bike or scooter onto the metro, except during very busy hours (pedestrians have priority).
• on high-floor buses and trams ("old" trams), you can only get on with a folding bike (folded) or a folding scooter (ditto).
• on low-floor trams ("new" trams), you can take your bike (but no more than two bikes per train), but not during rush hour.
Where can I find a map of cycle paths in Brussels?
You will find some useful maps here but we recommend that you use the route planners described above, and in particular this one (the Route Planner from Bike for Brussels).
Do I have to pay for parking when I use a shared car in Brussels?
Actually, it depends. When it comes to dockless car-sharing (Poppy, Miles, etc. - see above), they are entitled to an exemption card, but this depends on the parking zone. For shared vehicles at stations (such as Cambio), parking is charged outside Cambio spaces.
How can I find out about car-sharing schemes near me?
The Apps and websites of each of these suppliers include access maps to their vehicles. And, very soon, you will have a single map of all these availabilities on the next STIB MaaS App.
What do I gain by giving up my private car?
A great idea! For details of the savings you will make, visit https://savewithcarsharing.be.
Are there any incentives to encourage people to give up their cars?
Absolutely! That is what the Bruxell'Air Incentive is for. All the information is here
How can I assess the financial benefits of switching to shared mobility?
The website https://savewithcarsharing.be is all about that!
Can't find the answer to your question here? Any questions? Contact us to get in touch with our Mobility Coach service.