In recent years, a trend has gained substantially greater interest among travelers. To save costs, and for other reasons, such as gaining a more authentic travel experience, it has become increasingly popular to rent out residential space temporarily.

Some cities have fought against the disruption caused by E-scooters. E-Scooter Rental companies have usually taken a strategy used by more mature, sharing and gig economy players such as Airbnb. Rather than adhere to traditional business entry practices, such as undergoing licensing or permit protocols, E-Scooter companies often show up in an area overnight, without advance notice.