New Way To Go report reveals shared mobility boom in Belgium

The 2024 Shared Mobility Report by Way To Go, formerly Autodelen.net, provides a detailed analysis of Belgium’s shared transport landscape, confirming its steady growth and increasing role in urban mobility. With nearly 50 000 shared vehicles in operation and 24 million trips taken on shared bikes and scooters, shared mobility is becoming a key part of city life.

Key trends across regions

The report highlights the rise of shared bicycles, scooters, and cars across Belgium cities, identifying trends and opportunities for further development and making comparisons with some other European cities.

By the end of 2024, Belgium had 49 461 shared vehicles, including:

• 21 721 shared bicycles
• 18 764 shared scooters
• 8 976 shared cars

Usage patterns differ between regions, with Flanders leading in shared bike trips, while Brussels has the highest density of shared mobility services.

Brussels: The scooter capital of Belgium

Brussels remains the epicentre of shared scooters, with 52 % of all shared scooters in Belgium (9 721 out of 18 764). In 2024, more than 703 000 users in the capital took 7.55 million scooter trips, accounting for 64 % of all scooter rides in the country. However, the high volume of scooters has raised concerns about clutter and regulation, leading to recent legal challenges to stricter rules.

While shared bikes are widely used, they are less dominant than scooters in Brussels. The city has 7 583 shared bicycles (35 % of Belgium’s total) and around 360 000 active users, but only 23 % of all shared bike trips in Belgium take place in the capital. Many shared bike rides in Brussels rely on dockless systems like Bolt and Dott, but cycling culture remains weaker than in Flanders.

Car-sharing is also well-established, with 43 % of Belgium’s shared cars located in Brussels. The region has seen a 265 % increase in shared cars since 2020, mainly driven by the rise of free-floating car-sharing services.

Antwerp: A stronghold for shared bicycles

Antwerp is Belgium’s leading city for shared bike usage. It has more shared bikes per 1 000 inhabitants (10.2) than Brussels (6.1) and even surpasses major cities like Paris. Antwerp residents take nearly six times more shared bike trips per 1 000 people than Brussels. The city’s Velo bike-sharing system accounts for 70 % - 80 % of all shared bike journeys in Flanders.

Flanders: Leading in car sharing and cycling

Flanders leads in car-sharing growth, with a 22 % increase in active users over the past year. The region also dominates shared bike usage, with 77 % of all shared bike trips in Belgium occurring in Flanders.

While scooter-sharing is less prevalent than in Brussels, it is growing, with cities investing in dedicated scooter lanes and parking zones.

Looking ahead

The report underscores the strong link between availability and usage—when shared mobility options are widely accessible, people use them more. However, it also highlights regional differences:

• Brussels leads in scooters and high-density mobility.
• Flanders excels in car-sharing and cycling.
• Wallonia lags behind, with only 1 % of Belgium’s shared bikes located in the region.

Integrating shared mobility with public transport will be essential for further growth. While Brussels performs well internationally, scoring better than London or Rotterdam, it still trails behind cities like Paris. Expanding networks and ensuring long-term stability will be key to sustaining shared mobility’s role in reducing private car dependency.

The full report is available in English, French, and Dutch.

Author: Carlotta Insera

Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect those of the European Commission.