The new 'normal' increases the demand for shared cars. Public transport capacity is limited, people work more from home and the demand for individual transport is growing. Because more people come to the office with their own car with an increase in parking pressure. In short, corona has forever changed the way employers deal with mobility. A lease car at a new job is no longer a guarantee after corona, BNR Nieuwsradio reported today. A shared car fits very well in the new normal.

Flexible travel
Before the corona crisis, Amber saw the fast growing popularity of shared cars. More and more employees are opting for flexible travel instead of being tied to a lease car. This trend is now being reinforced. By bike to the office, during the day with a car to a customer or supplier. And then back home by bicycle.

Important choices
Since June, the number of users, but also the use of Amber again substantial. Increase in use was expected; the use had decreased considerably during the intelligent lock down. But the number of new users is also growing very fast. People are looking for an alternative to public transport. People would like to have access to a car but know that they don't need a car very often because they work from home. The scenarios for which Amber was developed are now much clearer after the crisis.

Growth
Compared to the first two weeks of May, the use of Amber increased by more than 50% in the first two weeks of June, the number of users grew by 5% in the same period. Everything indicates that these trends are continuing. Amber is now diligently looking for new hub locations near office parks and expansion of the fleet.

About Amber
Amber is a car sharing platform with a focus on professionals. With the Amber app, users are assured of a car. Amber is located in Eindhoven and works with more than 300 employers and more than 8.000 users. Amber's vision is to offer on-demand, emission-free mobility worldwide, thereby contributing to the energy transition and quality of life in cities and towns.

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