Despite the rise of ride hailing in China, Roland Berger remain bullish on the future prospects of car sharing, projecting an annual growth rate of 45 per cent in the Chinese car sharing fleet through 2025. In a recently published report titled, Car Sharing in China: How to Operate a Successful Business they cite several reasons for optimism including: expressed government support, the potential for tie in with new energy vehicles, insufficient public transport, and a wide gap between license holders and those who own their own vehicle.

The rise of car sharing is representative of a wider shift in the automotive industry as it moves from a purely manufacturing industry to a more a more customer-orientated service industry. The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Ron Zheng, Partner and Vice President of Roland Berger Greater China, to explain the place of today’s car sharing market in China’s evolving mobility sector, the opportunities for foreign companies, and why there is so much reason for optimism in this largely untapped and blossoming market. For more information or to register for this English language event, visit: http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en/upcoming-events/13636/Car_Sharing_in_China_A_Viable_Alternative_to_Car_Ownership_and_Ride_Hailing_