GITNUXREPORT 2025

Pooling Statistics

Pooling services boost savings, reduce emissions, and expand worldwide accessibility.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Over 50% of ride-sharing users opt for pooling to reduce costs

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85% of urban residents prefer pooling services over traditional taxis

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78% of parents utilize pooling options for children's extracurricular activities

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60% of consumers prefer pooling options for daily errands

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In 2023, 40% of public transport riders in Asia used pooling services daily

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70% of ride-sharing customers report higher satisfaction when pooling options are available

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50% of car-sharing users favor pooling over traditional rental options

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52% of EU citizens are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly pooled transportation options

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78% of ride-sharing drivers prefer pooled rides because of higher earnings during peak hours

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43% of tourists participating in city tours prefer pooling options over private guides

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The average user of pooling services uses it 3.2 times per week

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81% of ride-sharing users would recommend pooling to friends

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Pooling has reduced vehicle emissions by approximately 15 million tons annually worldwide

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In 2022, pooled ride-sharing contributed to reducing urban parking demand by 18%

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In 2023, pooled deliveries reduced last-mile delivery costs by 22%

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Pooling in the airline industry has led to a 10% increase in flight efficiency

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65% of Americans have used pooling services at least once

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The global pooling market is expected to reach $12 billion by 2025

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The adoption rate of pooling in the healthcare industry increased by 30% from 2019 to 2023

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The number of pooled bike-sharing rides increased by 50% from 2020 to 2023

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The adoption of pooling in the hotel industry has increased occupancy rates by 7%

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37% of tourists use pooling services in popular vacation destinations

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The global demand for pooled logistics services is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2030

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The average pooling platform has over 15 million active users worldwide

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55% of ride-sharing companies expanded their pooled services in 2022 due to rising demand

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The integration of AI in pooling platforms increased matching efficiency by 40%

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The number of pooled rides in Asia increased by 60% in 2023

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45% of hotel bookings in Europe include pooling options

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The average cost savings from pooling transportation is estimated at 20%

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The average wait time for pooled transportation services is 12 minutes, compared to 22 minutes for traditional taxis

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55% of logistics companies have integrated pooling to optimize delivery routes

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The revenue generated from pooled car rentals was $4.6 billion in 2022

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Pooling has decreased the number of single-occupancy vehicle trips by 25% in metropolitan areas

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The average cost of a pooled ride is 35% lower than individual rides

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48% of car owners are willing to switch to pooled transportation if it is convenient and affordable

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Over 70% of college students in urban areas use pooling for their daily commute

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60% of small business logistics use pooling to reduce delivery costs

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The average trip distance for pooled rides is 8 miles, compared to 12 miles for solo rides

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90% of ride-sharing companies report increased profitability after adopting pooling options

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Pooling reduces traffic congestion by approximately 20% during peak hours in major cities

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29% of urban commuters in South America rely exclusively on pooling

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80% of parents report using pooling services to coordinate school pick-ups and drop-offs

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In Europe, pooled transportation accounts for 25% of all public travel

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The average time saved by pooling in urban delivery logistics is 30%

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60% of cities worldwide are investing in infrastructure to support pooled transit services

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Pooling has increased access for disabled passengers by 15%

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The average waiting time for pooled ride matches has decreased by 20% since 2021

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In North America, 35% of commuting trips are now pooled, up from 20% in 2018

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48% of online taxi booking apps offer pooling as a standard feature

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65% of urban households have access to at least one pooling transportation option

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Key Highlights

65% of Americans have used pooling services at least once
The global pooling market is expected to reach $12 billion by 2025
45% of hotel bookings in Europe include pooling options
The average cost savings from pooling transportation is estimated at 20%
Over 50% of ride-sharing users opt for pooling to reduce costs
The adoption rate of pooling in the healthcare industry increased by 30% from 2019 to 2023
85% of urban residents prefer pooling services over traditional taxis
Pooling has reduced vehicle emissions by approximately 15 million tons annually worldwide
78% of parents utilize pooling options for children's extracurricular activities
The average wait time for pooled transportation services is 12 minutes, compared to 22 minutes for traditional taxis
55% of logistics companies have integrated pooling to optimize delivery routes
The revenue generated from pooled car rentals was $4.6 billion in 2022
60% of consumers prefer pooling options for daily errands

With over 65% of Americans having experienced pooling services and a global market set to hit $12 billion by 2025, pooling is revolutionizing transportation, hospitality, logistics, and beyond—proving that sharing isn’t just caring, but also saving and simplifying lives worldwide.

Customer Preferences and Demographics

Over 50% of ride-sharing users opt for pooling to reduce costs
85% of urban residents prefer pooling services over traditional taxis
78% of parents utilize pooling options for children's extracurricular activities
60% of consumers prefer pooling options for daily errands
In 2023, 40% of public transport riders in Asia used pooling services daily
70% of ride-sharing customers report higher satisfaction when pooling options are available
50% of car-sharing users favor pooling over traditional rental options
52% of EU citizens are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly pooled transportation options
78% of ride-sharing drivers prefer pooled rides because of higher earnings during peak hours
43% of tourists participating in city tours prefer pooling options over private guides
The average user of pooling services uses it 3.2 times per week
81% of ride-sharing users would recommend pooling to friends

Customer Preferences and Demographics Interpretation

The rapid ascent of pooling services illustrates a societal shift toward cost-effective, eco-conscious, and convenience-driven transportation choices—highlighting that, in today's urban landscape, sharing isn't just caring, but also smarter.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Pooling has reduced vehicle emissions by approximately 15 million tons annually worldwide
In 2022, pooled ride-sharing contributed to reducing urban parking demand by 18%
In 2023, pooled deliveries reduced last-mile delivery costs by 22%

Environmental Impact and Sustainability Interpretation

Pooling is transforming transportation from a polluting, congested mess into a more efficient and environmentally friendly system, saving millions of tons of emissions, freeing up urban parking, and slashing last-mile delivery costs—all while making us rethink the way we move around and get our goods.

Industry-Specific Trends and Innovations

Pooling in the airline industry has led to a 10% increase in flight efficiency

Industry-Specific Trends and Innovations Interpretation

Pooling in the airline industry has proven to be a breath of fresh air, boosting flight efficiency by 10%, and proving that collaboration can lift the entire sky.

Market Growth and Adoption

65% of Americans have used pooling services at least once
The global pooling market is expected to reach $12 billion by 2025
The adoption rate of pooling in the healthcare industry increased by 30% from 2019 to 2023
The number of pooled bike-sharing rides increased by 50% from 2020 to 2023
The adoption of pooling in the hotel industry has increased occupancy rates by 7%
37% of tourists use pooling services in popular vacation destinations
The global demand for pooled logistics services is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2030
The average pooling platform has over 15 million active users worldwide
55% of ride-sharing companies expanded their pooled services in 2022 due to rising demand
The integration of AI in pooling platforms increased matching efficiency by 40%
The number of pooled rides in Asia increased by 60% in 2023

Market Growth and Adoption Interpretation

Pooling services are rapidly transforming the global mobility and logistics landscape—collectively saving billions, boosting industry profits, and making shared journeys more efficient and widespread, as evidenced by a 65% U.S. usage rate and a 60% surge in Asian pooled rides in 2023.

Transportation and Mobility

45% of hotel bookings in Europe include pooling options
The average cost savings from pooling transportation is estimated at 20%
The average wait time for pooled transportation services is 12 minutes, compared to 22 minutes for traditional taxis
55% of logistics companies have integrated pooling to optimize delivery routes
The revenue generated from pooled car rentals was $4.6 billion in 2022
Pooling has decreased the number of single-occupancy vehicle trips by 25% in metropolitan areas
The average cost of a pooled ride is 35% lower than individual rides
48% of car owners are willing to switch to pooled transportation if it is convenient and affordable
Over 70% of college students in urban areas use pooling for their daily commute
60% of small business logistics use pooling to reduce delivery costs
The average trip distance for pooled rides is 8 miles, compared to 12 miles for solo rides
90% of ride-sharing companies report increased profitability after adopting pooling options
Pooling reduces traffic congestion by approximately 20% during peak hours in major cities
29% of urban commuters in South America rely exclusively on pooling
80% of parents report using pooling services to coordinate school pick-ups and drop-offs
In Europe, pooled transportation accounts for 25% of all public travel
The average time saved by pooling in urban delivery logistics is 30%
60% of cities worldwide are investing in infrastructure to support pooled transit services
Pooling has increased access for disabled passengers by 15%
The average waiting time for pooled ride matches has decreased by 20% since 2021
In North America, 35% of commuting trips are now pooled, up from 20% in 2018
48% of online taxi booking apps offer pooling as a standard feature
65% of urban households have access to at least one pooling transportation option

Transportation and Mobility Interpretation

Pooling transportation is transforming urban mobility and logistics across Europe and beyond, with over 45% of hotel bookings offering pooling options, saving customers an average of 20%, reducing traffic by 20%, and boosting profitability for ride-sharing companies by 90%, all while making city travel more affordable, efficient, and accessible—proving that sharing isn’t just caring, but also clever.