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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Martin Toledo

Zipcar UK Closing: How Soaring Costs and New Congestion Charges Could Destroy Car-Sharing

Zipcar UK (Credit: Zipcar.com)

Zipcar, the world's biggest car-sharing company, has announced it will close its UK operations by the end of 2025, marking a significant setback for the country's shared-mobility sector.

The decision comes amid rising operational costs and incoming congestion charge changes that analysts warn could make car-sharing increasingly difficult to sustain in major cities.

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