shared vehicle
[/ʃɛrd ˈvihɪkəl/]
nounpl: shared vehicles
veículo compartilhado
1. A vehicle owned or operated by a service that allows multiple users to rent it for short periods, typically through a mobile app or membership program
She uses a shared vehicle service instead of owning a car in the city.
Ela usa um serviço de veículo compartilhado em vez de possuir um carro na cidade.
2. A car, bike, or scooter that is rented on a per-use basis and returned to designated locations
The city installed many shared vehicle stations near the metro stations.
A cidade instalou muitas estações de veículos compartilhados perto das estações de metrô.
Shared vehicle services have grown exponentially in Brazilian cities, particularly São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, as an alternative to personal car ownership due to traffic congestion and parking costs. In the USA, especially in NYC, services like Citi Bike and Zipcar are integral to urban transportation culture. The concept reflects growing environmental consciousness and the shift toward sustainable urban mobility solutions in both markets.
NYC Slang
Citi Bike (for bike sharing); Zipcar (for car sharing); ride (general term for shared vehicle service)
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