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Liftshare

What is car sharing?

Car sharing is when two or more people share a car and travel together. It allows people to benefit from the convenience of the car, whilst alleviating the associated problems of adding to congestion and pollution. Most cars during peak hours are only carrying one person. Did you know that motor vehicle ownership is typically the second biggest outgoing in a household after mortgage payments or rent? On average, people spend £5,500 a year keeping their car on the road.

When can I share a car?

You can share a car for any journey - getting to work, doing the weekly shop, taking the children to school, going to the match at the weekend, travelling to a festival, event or show, getting to or from university, visiting friends or getting to the airport.

What are the benefits of sharing a car?

• Saves you money - travelling with others enables you to reduce your transport costs by up to £1000 a year saving both on petrol and wear and tear on your car;
• Reduces the number of cars on the roads - resulting in less congestion, less pollution and fewer parking problems. The average car sharer saves around 1 tonne of CO₂ per year;
• Provides a real solution to the transport problems of rural areas poorly served by public transport;
• Gives employees and employers more transport options;
• Reduces the need for a private car.

To register to find others who want to car share that live in your area visit www.carsharewiltshire.com to find out more. This site has a cost calculator, which can tell you how much you would be likely to save on petrol and running costs, based on your current mileage and engine size. This website was set up by liftshare.com on behalf of Wiltshire County Council to help find matches for those who live or work within the county.