Evolution of car-sharing and its policy environment in Melbourne, Australia

Luisiana Paganelli

Chapter 8 in Understanding the Urban Sharing Economy, 2025, pp 153-172 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Chapter 8, authored by Luisiana Paganelli, explores the development of car-sharing in Australia, with a focus on local government policies and comparisons with Europe and America. Australian cities, designed for car dependency with extensive highways, have seen a slow but steady adoption of car-sharing since 2003, particularly in Melbourne, which started its first initiative in 2004. Despite gradual growth, Melbourne now has the most extensive car-sharing network in the country, including station-based and peer-to-peer models. The chapter analyses the evolution of car-sharing in Melbourne and the impact of local and state government policies on this transportation mode. Using desktop research and geospatial data, the chapter examines car-share availability across more than 30 local government areas in Melbourne. Document analysis and a survey of 25 council officers reveal diverse support approaches. The chapter highlights the strategic role of local policies in enhancing car-sharing infrastructure, such as dedicated parking spaces, to boost its visibility and viability as a sustainable transport option.

Keywords: Car-sharing; Governance; Sustainability; Local government; Transport planning; Policy development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035320530
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