The state of zero-emission and shared mobility: Amsterdam ranks 4th in Europe
Amsterdam was ranked 4th out of 42 European cities for shared and zero-emission mobility solutions in a recent report published by the Clean Cities Campaign (CCC). The ranking assesses municipal efforts to promote clean and affordable eco-friendly travel options as part of an overall transition to smart mobility.
Efforts to increase shared e-mobility
The Clean Cities Campaign (CCC) recently ranked 42 European cities on their availability of shared and zero-emission transport in a focused 2023 edition of their City Ranking. Amsterdam came in 4th behind Copenhagen (#1), Oslo (#2), and Paris (#3), receiving the highest marks for shared electric cars and EV charging infrastructure.
Each city was scored on a 1-10 rating scale based on several factors related to the availability of smart mobility solutions including:
- Availability of shared electric cars, bikes, and scooters
- Number of zero-emission buses in use
- Quantity of electric charging points
These factors assess options that make climate-friendly transport options accessible to citizens. While the ranking does not reflect every aspect of smart mobility (such as walkability or privately owned transport), cities that perform well in these areas tend to be leading the way in the wider transition to clean mobility and are on track to achieve the ambition of entirely emission-free public transport by 2030.
A pioneer in innovative transport solutions
Amsterdam may be known for its bikes, but what you may not know is it was also the birthplace of the world’s first electric car sharing system. As far back as the 1970’s the city has been supporting innovative transport solutions that improve the quality of life for residents.
These days, a range of shared mobility providers can be seen all over the Amsterdam Area’s roads and bike paths. Homegrown companies like Cargoroo and Felyx offer convenient electric bike and scooter options, while car-sharing services like Greenwheels and MyWheels provide fleets of electric vehicles throughout the region.
