A recent Yahoo News article has turned a messy Perth car park into a viral test of character, using Snap Send Solve data to prove that the humble shopping trolley is the ultimate litmus test for the Aussie spirit.
The debate centres on the "Shopping Cart Theory”, the idea that returning a trolley is a task with no reward and no punishment, making it a pure reflection of a person’s internal moral compass. While the internet argues over whether leaving a trolley behind is lazy or just a fact of life, the numbers provided by our community are shifting the narrative from a simple social gripe to a documented national issue.
Our data shared with Yahoo News reveals that by December 1, 2025, nearly 150,000 reports had been made regarding abandoned trolleys across the country. This isn't just about a few flops in a car park; it's a massive trend that highlights a breakdown in community care.
As our CEO, Danny Gorog, explained in the feature, the data serves as a bridge between community frustration and retailer accountability. Every Snap helps make sure these trolleys are "quickly returned to retailers and put back into use," rather than sitting for weeks as a visual reminder of neglect.
Whether you return your own trolley to pass the character test or use Snap Send Solve to report one that didn't make it home, you are taking a stand for your neighbourhood.
Read the full Yahoo News article here.
Meet Molly, our amazing Marketing Coordinator! She's super creative and dedicated, whether she's handling Snapper comms or walking her dog, Candy. Molly loves Snapping e-scooters to help create a more accessible city for everyone.
