Car-sharing is when two or more people travel together in the same car for all or part of the trip.
What are the benefits for me?
- Saving money - some people save up to £1000 per year
- Pride (at reducing your impact on the environment)
- Meeting new people - find a match via the free car sharing database 2CarShare.com
- Saving time - you can save up to 10 minutes if you use the 2+ lanes
- Giving employees and employers increased transport options
Where can I get more information?
Visit the website 2CarShare.com - a dedicated car-sharing website, designed to help car commuters find a match within Greater Bristol.
This is a free-of-charge service provided in partnership by South Gloucestershire, Bristol City, Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset councils with liftshare.com, the largest national car-sharing scheme.
Travel plans and car sharing
Car-sharing is one of a number of practical measures that can be promoted as part of an organisation's travel plan. Employers can:
- Help staff find a car-share partner by linking up to 2CarShare.com
- Provide priority car-share parking bays. The council will supply 2+ signs free of charge
- Provide a guaranteed taxi ride home for car sharers
- Host a 'green travel roadshow' to raise awareness of car-sharing
- Provide incentives for car sharers, such as financial rewards or free car maintenance services
If you would like more information, contact the Transport Policy Team on 01454 864056.