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Shared mobility

Looking towards the future of fleet

Shared mobility is increasingly shaping the future of transport. As businesses in Europe and beyond experiment with new models — pool car sharing, micro-mobility, on-demand services, and even autonomous shuttles — the opportunities for Australian fleets will continue to grow. We see shared mobility as a key part of tomorrow’s innovation. Our team is already exploring what’s next, so you can be ready for the evolution of fleet as it happens.

What’s coming in shared mobility

Innovation in shared mobility is accelerating. Key trends from Europe point to several future directions:

Multi-modal integration — combining car-share, bikes, e-scooters, ride-hail, and transit into seamless services.
On-demand services — flexible shuttles and minibuses that adjust to real-time demand.
Smart fleet rebalancing — AI-driven vehicle shifts to match supply with demand.
Autonomous vehicles — self-driving and remote-operated shuttles redefining shared mobility.
Sustainability & regulation — green mandates pushing electric fleets and lower carbon output.

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European case study:

Shared mobility at scale with Arval

Across Europe, our global partner Arval has helped large organisations shift from individually assigned vehicles to shared and flexible mobility models — delivering measurable gains in cost, utilisation and sustainability.

Arval’s research shows that corporate car sharing can reduce fleet size by up to 20–30%, while maintaining employee mobility through digital booking platforms and data-led fleet planning.

Vehicles are accessed on demand, creating smaller, more efficient fleets. This model is increasingly relevant for Australia and New Zealand as hybrid work reshapes travel demand.
Shared mobility is also accelerating electrification. Arval’s data shows that EVs achieve higher utilisation in shared fleets, improving return on investment while helping organisations progress emissions reduction targets.
For Custom Fleet customers, the takeaway is clear: shared mobility can be introduced progressively, through pool vehicles, shared EVs or targeted pilots, supported by proven global insight from the Element–Arval alliance.
This is practical innovation: applying European experience to build future-ready fleets across Australia and New Zealand.

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What this means for Australian fleets

While not all of these innovations are in place here yet, they present opportunities for local businesses to get ahead of the curve.

Our strategy will explore:

Shared fleets between businesses — enabling customers to offer their vehicles to other organisations when not in use, improving utilisation and lowering costs.
Pilots for different models — testing pool vehicles, peer-to-peer sharing, and mobility-as-a-service concepts.
Integration with future technologies — preparing fleets for electric, autonomous, and AI-driven optimisation.
Data-led decision making — using analytics to forecast demand, manage vehicle availability, and maximise returns.

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Custom Fleet’s innovation roadmap

With decades of experience across Australia and New Zealand, Custom Fleet combines industry expertise with powerful data insights.

We partner with organisations to build a future-facing strategy, and explore innovative models like shared mobility, ensuring future strategies are both practical and achievable.

Our future-thinking plans include:

Trialling shared mobility models in selected sectors or regions to test what works locally.
Collaborating with technology partners, start-ups, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth integration of new mobility options.
Investing in data platforms that support multimodal travel, predictive demand, and intelligent fleet operations.
Keeping an eye on autonomous and remote-operation trends to assess feasibility and risk for shared fleet deployment.

Strategic business planning drives growth, expansion, and innovation using metrics and roadmaps to ensure success in the future.

Partner with us to future-proof your fleet

Shared mobility is the future — and preparing now ensures your business is ready to benefit when the time comes. Talk to us today about shared mobility and discover how your fleet can lead the way in innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

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