Dégage

Private car-sharing initiative

Dégage is a civil organisation that offers private car and bike sharing in Flanders and Brussels. All members get the entire car and bike fleet at their disposal at a fixed mileage charge. In exchange, Dégage compensates the owners for the actual costs incurred. As a provider Dégage arranges the sharing of these cars and relieves the owner of the burden. As a civil organisation, the organisation is strongly committed to local operations. The organisation is growing rapidly with +3500 members, +320 and +50 shared bikes (figures January 2021).

With this sharing system, we strive for more conscious car use and sustainable mobility. Each shared car makes other cars redundant. Those who do not have a car at home are less likely to use one and are more likely to opt for a bicycle or public transport for short journeys. Dégage therefore literally means 'out of the way'.

Next to our offer of shared cars, we wanted to set up a private, neighbourhood-oriented and cost-sharing bicycle sharing system, with attention for special bikes (folding bike, cargo bike, bike trailer, tandem ....). Obviously, bicycle sharing will also lead to less car travel.

After the launch, the trial period and the evaluation, we can say with a positive feeling that the project was a success and that we will certainly continue it.