Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war have driven a sharp increase in carpooling worldwide. BlaBlaCar, the world’s largest ride‑sharing platform, reported 600,000 new drivers this year — 20% above projections — as commuters seek cheaper travel options.
Middle East War Accelerates Shift to Carpooling
In India, its biggest market with over 20 million users, passenger numbers jumped 40% since February’s US‑Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to save fuel by carpooling, while BlaBlaCar plans to expand by linking cars with buses and trains. Comfort, not just cost, is driving adoption, reshaping mobility in fuel‑strained economies.
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