Car-sharing
Share your bills, share your car! Car sharing can be described as two or more people from different households sharing their car for convenient journeys.
There are several internet sites that make it easier to find suitable car sharers. Here are just a few:
Please note though, it is up to each individual to acquaint themselves with the conditions of use and issues such as personal security, confidentiality, etc., for each site. People living in Teesdale can access their own Liftshare service from the Teesdale Car sharing Scheme page.
Car sharing to work, school or college is an ideal option for many commuters. Not only does it save money, it also helps to reduce congestion and pollution. The cost of fuel is rising and it's making more sense than ever to share costs with other people. Its sociable, its comfortable and saves you money, whether you are the driver or the passenger.
In a typical car-sharing arrangement for a journey of 10 miles each way, splitting the running costs between two people saves £370 per year over driving alone.
You can calculate the running costs of your own car by downloading the car cost calculator using the PDF below:
car cost calculator.pdf (2 pages, 305kb).
- Car sharing allows the users to benefit from the convenience of the car and at the same time reduce car costs, pollution and the number of vehicles on the road.
- It's possible to meet new people and build lasting friendships through car sharing.
- Some rural communities do not have regular access to public transport links; however, car sharing allows people to travel in a more sustainable manner to and from such areas.
- Car sharing does not impact on your insurance. The Association of British Insurers clearly states that car sharing does not affect insurance as long as a profit is not being made. For more information about this matter contact your insurance company or see Liftshare
There are several internet sites that make it easier to find suitable car sharers. Here are just a few:
Please note though, it is up to each individual to acquaint themselves with the conditions of use and issues such as personal security, confidentiality, etc., for each site. People living in Teesdale can access their own Liftshare service from the Teesdale Car sharing Scheme page.
Also see: Workplace Travel Plans
