With the world in constant flux, people are using their possessions to ground themselves. However, as certain types of physical goods become less commonplace, many are reflecting on what’s still worth owning in a sharing-enabled world. The evolving nature of digital ownership means that people often feel lik...

The MetrôRio 99 initiative in Rio de Janeiro combines public and private transport to offer people discounts on taxis if they ride the metro. With mounting road congestion and subway ridership on the decline – falling 14.5% between 2016 and 2017 – can it change how Brazilians get around the city?

Germany may be renowned for its high-quality cars, but not everyone in the nation wants to own a petrol-powered vehicle. Catering to these individuals, Emmy has introduced red and green e-scooters to the streets of Berlin, giving people an eco-friendly way to get around the city.

As cities across America become more congested, people are facing increasingly time-consuming trips to and from work. Bird, an electric scooter sharing start-up, is aiming to solve the ‘last mile’ problem of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home and avoid the gridlock.

While bike-sharing schemes have taken off in Europe and Asia, they’re struggling to take hold in the US, where fears around safety often dissuade commuters from hopping on two wheels. So, what can bike-share companies do to make their products appear to be a viable alternative to cars?