Car sharing

What is car sharing? Car sharing, such as via the Liftshare website, is essentially commuting with someone who is going towards a similar destination. You could car share as a passenger or driver, sharing the journey with another person.

When can you car share? There are no rules when it comes to car sharing, the main goal is to share as and when deemed possible! This could be for work shifts, a weekly food shop, studies, or even for a regular hobby you may attend. Speak with friends, work colleagues or neighbours and see if you can adapt at all to reduce your single car usage.

Why should you car share? Did you know that there are over 38 million empty seats on the road everyday? Single occupancy vehicles (SOV) contributes to 15 billion kg of CO2, totalling 82% of emissions per year in the UK. Although alternatives such as cycling or walking is a great way to help contribute to the environment, statistics show that if 82% of people do not change their habit of driving in an SOV, it will not help reduce any emissions at all.

Did you know there are currently 200 members on the Liftshare website with journeys starting from the Norwich area?

Itâ€™s quick, simple and free to join. To check specifically how much you can save for your journey, please visit the Liftshare Savings Calculator.