Utrecht-based Go Sharing, a sustainable shared mobility startup, announced on Friday that it is ceasing its operations in multiple Dutch cities.
The announcement comes as the Dutch company falls short of the number of users they had hoped to obtain. The micro-mobility startup retreats out of 32 cities with only 13 remaining.
In an official statement, the company says, “Three years ago, we started our mission to make shared mobility a reliable and affordable alternative to having your own vehicle, as an extension of public transport. Because we wanted to offer this service to everyone, everywhere, and at all times, we quickly expanded to many beautiful cities in the Netherlands. Usage in many cities is already far above expectations, but unfortunately, not yet in a number of others. As a result, it is not yet possible for us to offer the quality that we think you deserve.”
“By focusing on cities where usage is higher, we can further optimise quality and create a foundation for future growth of our sharing system. However, we see this as a temporary stop and will do everything we can to come back stronger,” adds the company.
Currently, Go Sharing is operational in the below-mentioned cities:
- Eindhoven
- Tilburg
- the Hague
- Breda
- Delft
- Almere
- Den Bosch
- Schiedam
- Haarlem
- Leeuwarden
- Dordrecht
- Groningen
- Rotterdam
Go Sharing: What you need to know
Go Sharing was founded in 2019 by CEO Raymon Pouwels, among others. The company claims to have conquered the Netherlands within eighteen months by providing services in 45 municipalities. To date, the company has secured €60M in total funding from investors, including Opportunity Partners and Rabo Investments.
Besides the Netherlands, Go Sharing is operational in Turkey (Istanbul) and Italy (Turin and Milan).
Go Green is the parent company of Go Sharing, GreenMo, zZoomer, e-bike to go. In addition to shared mobility, Go Green focuses on last-mile delivery of meals, mail, and parcels for customers such as Just Eat Takeaway, Domino’s, and Deliveroo.
