The hybrid vehicles offered by Anytime combine a combustion engine with an electric motor to minimize fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Models such as the Toyota Yaris Hybrid or Corolla Hybrid achieve an average fuel consumption of around 3.5–4.0 l/100 km, which is up to 40% less than comparable conventional combustion cars. In city traffic, where there is frequent stopping and starting, hybrid drive also uses regenerative braking to recharge the battery and power acceleration, eliminating unnecessary fuel burning.
For young users who feel a responsibility towards the environment, this is clear proof that modern technology can ensure comfort while also protecting the planet. Every ride in a shared hybrid contributes to lower emissions and allows users to avoid worrying about fuel prices – fuel is included in the rental price. This supports broader adoption of sustainable mobility and reduces the per-person carbon footprint.
Thanks to the hybrid fleet, air pollution is also reduced – a key factor in Prague, where air quality in the city center often fails to meet healthy environmental standards. Studies on the ecology of shared cars show that each shared hybrid vehicle replaces on average 10 to 12 private cars and reduces annual CO₂ production by up to 30% compared to owning a conventional car. For the younger generation, who envision the future of cities as green and sustainable, switching to shared hybrids is a concrete step in the right direction. Anytime also regularly adds new models with improved emission parameters to its fleet, ensuring continuous progress toward cleaner transportation.
Lightweight shared scooters are the perfect solution for quick trips in dense urban zones, where even a hybrid car may be less efficient. Anytime scooters consume only a fraction of the fuel compared to cars. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), shared scooters in the Mobility as a Service model can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 70% compared to driving a car over short distances. Young people appreciate the easy booking process and instant street availability, with no waiting or queues. Scooters also take up minimal parking space, freeing up valuable urban areas for other uses, such as cycling and walking.
A scooter is ideal, for example, for a quick trip from Karlovo náměstí to Vinohradská, where driving a car would mean navigating heavy traffic and then searching for parking in narrow streets. With Anytime scooters, you can simply reserve one for a few minutes, take the most direct route, and park near your destination. Users save both time and money – rides are charged from just CZK 1.99 per minute, and scooters can be dropped off in any permitted zone. This approach supports the “ride and forget” philosophy, where users don’t have to worry about parking fees or refueling.
Owning a personal car in Prague comes with high costs, not only for purchase and operation but also for parking permits and maintenance. On average, a car sits unused for 23 hours a day, whereas Anytime’s shared vehicles are in active use much more often, increasing efficiency and reducing the total number of cars needed to meet demand. According to a recent study by the Spanish Institute for Transport Research (ITF), one shared car can replace up to 13 private vehicles, significantly easing pressure on urban roads and parking capacity. The younger generation, who value the sharing economy and minimizing waste, sees carsharing as a modern and responsible choice.
Moreover, money saved from not investing in a personal vehicle can be spent on cultural experiences, travel, or other interests. Take student Vojta, for example, who decided against buying an older used car and instead regularly uses a Hybrid Yaris for trips or commuting to lectures. Thanks to the pay-as-you-drive model, he pays only for actual driving time and saves up to 40% of his transport budget compared to the fixed costs of insurance, servicing, and repairs of a used car. This model also encourages sharing and reduces the number of private cars on the streets – resulting in cleaner air and a more flexible transport network for the city.
Short trips of up to 5 km make up roughly 60% of all journeys in urban areas – which means short-distance shared trips have the greatest potential to ease city traffic. If these journeys are made with small hybrids or scooters, parking pressure is reduced, and the chronic shortage of available spaces in the city center is alleviated. Needlessly parked cars create up to 30% of traffic congestion, as drivers circle entire blocks searching for a free spot, where the car will then sit all day, blocking the space. When users rent a vehicle for a short time and return it to the nearest permitted location, they contribute to the dynamic freeing up of parking capacity for others.
Fast and flexible sharing of cars and scooters directly improves the flow of urban traffic. For example, procurement manager Pavel needs to quickly get to a business meeting in Holešovice; he reserves a shared car via the mobile app, drives to his destination, parks in any blue or purple zone, and leaves the car available for the next user. This model speeds up urban mobility, reduces dangerous sidewalk parking, and saves both time and frustration. For young and educated users who want to contribute to a “green city,” it’s the perfect alternative to traditional car ownership.
Try Anytime Carsharing today – download the app, book a hybrid Toyota or a Yamaha scooter, and become part of a greener, more sustainable Prague!
