Draft:Miles Mobility
Leading carsharing provider, english translation from german article
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Miles Mobility (abbreviation: Miles; official spelling: MILES) is an independent mobility provider headquartered in Berlin. The company offers free-floating carsharing, long-term rentals, and car subscriptions.
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History
Miles, formerly known as drive by:.[1], was founded in 2016 by Alexander Eitner and Florian Haus. The company launched its first car sharing vehicles in Berlin in 2017.[2] In autumn 2019, Oliver Mackprang and Eyvindur Kristjansson joined the management team.[3] In autumn 2022, Miles acquired Volkswagen’s car sharing service WeShare and integrated it into its own platform.[4] Since 2022, Miles has also offered car subscriptions throughout Germany.[5]
In early 2024, Miles received media attention following incidents of vandalism affecting its vehicles. The lower stroke of the letter “E” in the logo was removed or covered, particularly on vans, causing the brand name to appear as “MILFS.”[6]
According to the German Carsharing Association, Miles was among the leading car sharing providers in Germany in 2024.[7]
From October 2023 to December 2025, authorities investigated suspected underpayment of parking fees amounting to up to 30 million euros. In December 2025, the Berlin public prosecutor’s office imposed a fine of 25 million euros for underpaid parking fees. The decision became legally binding after the company paid the fine and waived its right to appeal.[8]
Services
Carsharing
Vehicles are rented digitally via the Miles app. Users must provide an email address, a valid identity document, a valid EU driver’s license, and a payment method such as a credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.[9]
Miles vehicles can be rented and returned within the designated business area in each city of operation.. In general, parking in metered public parking spaces is permitted without the user having to purchase a ticket, as Miles settles the parking fees digitally. In some cities, including Munich, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf, parking in residential permit zones is also allowed.[10]
In addition to per-kilometer pricing, hourly and daily rates are available for rentals of up to 30 days.[11] It is possible to drive abroad or end a rental in another city where Miles operates. However, users must cover certain costs abroad, such as refueling or charging.[12]
Miles vehicles can also be booked via third-party platforms, including Free Now[13], Jelbi[14], hvv switch[15], redy[16], Bolt[17], and Europcar[18]
Fleet
As of 2025, the Miles fleet included more than 18,000 vehicles.[19] The company offers a range of models to suit different needs, including electric vehicles (as of October 2025):[20]
- Subcompact cars: Volkswagen Polo (GP 2022), Opel Corsa (GS and Elegance)
- Compact class: Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born, Audi Q2, Volkswagen Taigo, Audi Q2 S line
- Mid-size vehicles: Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 S line, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y
- Vans: Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen T6, Opel Vivaro
Locations
As of February 2026, Miles operates in the following German cities[21]
Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Munich, Augsburg, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Wuppertal, Stuttgart, Solingen, Frankfurt am Main, and Mönchengladbach.[22]
Since August 2025, Miles has operated in Mönchengladbach as part of a pilot project. The service was introduced on a temporary basis during the European Hockey Championship, and was later made permanent. During the initial ten-day test period, approximately 200 trips were completed, including 90 between Mönchengladbach and Düsseldorf.[23][24]
In 2022, Miles expanded into Ghent and Brussels, Belgium in 2023 to Antwerp. On March 11, 2025, the company announced its withdrawal from Belgium, citing persistent vandalism and a high number of attempted thefts, particularly in Brussels. At the time of its withdrawal, Miles operated 1,400 vehicles and reported 180,000 registered users[25] [26]in Belgium. Cross-border travel from Germany remained permitted during active rentals.
Impact
In 2025, the Schreier Institute published a study on the effects of free-floating car sharing in Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne. The study surveyed 1,139 Miles users. Based on the methodology of the German Carsharing Association, a single Miles vehicle can replace up to 23 privately owned cars. If free-floating car sharing were discontinued, the average number of cars per household would increase by 0.4 vehicles.[27]
Car subscription
Subscription vehicles can be rented via a dedicated website for flexible periods ranging from two to 24 months. The subscription price includes insurance, taxes, and maintenance.[28]
Additional Information
Miles operates the Miles Repair Center Poland in Mostki, Poland. At this facility, vehicles are prepared for resale or return to leasing companies at the end of their service life. Minor damage repairs and vehicle cleaning are carried out at local repair centers.[29]
In November 2024, a documentary about Miles Mobility was broadcast on the German television program Galileo, providing behind-the-scenes insights into the company.[30]