Green travel car sharing from Greener Now
You can reduce the number of car journeys you make to and from work by car sharing.
This is when two or more people share a car to get from A to B rather than driving alone.
Many people make the same car journey to the same places, at the same time every week. Ask around your work colleagues to find out if anyone lives near you who would be willing to car share on a regular basis.
Cars are generally more fuel-hungry over shorter journeys and even more so when you’re stuck in queuing rush-hour traffic so the regular trek to work and back can have a considerable effect on your emissions.
Sharing work commutes and other regular journeys saves money and cuts emissions for all concerned. Here are some other benefits of green travel through car sharing.
Benefits of car sharing:
- Reduce your car running costs, saving you money
- Save time looking for parking spaces
- Cut emissions for all concerned
- Help to save the planet by reducing your carbon footprint.
If everyone who drives on their own to work every day were to catch a lift with someone just once a week, the commuting car journeys would reduce by 20%. And both parties would save money!
Car sharing is becoming increasingly popular as the benefits are acknowledged, and many communities and employers are introducing car sharing schemes.
You could also opt for one of the many alternate green travel choices, from walking or cycling to public transport.
Start reaping the benefits of car sharing today and join Greener Now for a more sustainable future.
