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The emergence of the sharing economy has significantly transformed the transportation landscape, reshaping how individuals access mobility services and how urban systems are managed. The sharing economy which has emerged and received much attention in the recent past is a pattern of exchange, whereby individuals can obtain the use of a resource without actually owning it. This kind of consumption changes the orientation from ownership of goods and property, to temporary use of objects such as automobiles, spaces for living and work, and different services. The sharing economy was launched with the primary aim of dealing with the under utilization of more resources, coming up with an enhanced device of fulfilling the consumer demand cheaply. In the context of transport, this economic model has created the so-called platforms of sharing, including and not limited to ride-sharing, car-sharing, biking-sharing, etc, which means access without ownership. Services like Uber, Lyft, and Cars are seen to have disrupted the transportation system since they link consumers with providers or users with vehicles or car-sharing services in a way that results in optimised utilization of the transport stock. This systematic literature review (SLR) explores the evolution, impact, and implications of the sharing economy in the transportation space from 2013 to 2023. Drawing upon 33 peer-reviewed and authoritative sources, the review analyzes key trends across sectors such as sharing economy, ride-hailing, car-sharing, micromobility, platform logistics, and policy frameworks. The study employs a structured review methodology, with inclusion criteria focused on transportation-related sharing models, and highlights publication trends and year wise representation of the scholarly research articles. The findings reveal that the sharing economy has influenced mobility patterns, urban planning, equity considerations, and sustainable transport policies. However, critical gaps persist in areas such as regulatory frameworks, equitable access, and platform labor practices. The review provides evidence-based insights for policymakers, transport planners, and academic researchers seeking to understand the complexities and future directions of shared transportation systems in an increasingly digital and urbanized world.