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Car Sharing

Car sharing is an excellent way to share costs, cut stress, reduce pollution and prevent traffic congestion. Just think how much money you could save if you and some colleagues took it in turns to drive each other to work. You could share fuel costs and cut down on the wear and tear inflicted on your car by the daily commute. Even car-sharing once a week can dramatically reduce congestion and pollution.

Choose to share your car - watch this video courtesy of green.tv.

• 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 congestion and pollution.

• 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. (www.liftshare.co.uk)

  Reduces the number of cars on the roads - resulting in less congestion, less pollution and fewer parking problems.

  Gives you more transport options.

  Limits depreciation on your car.

• How can I get involved?

The University of Aberdeen Car-share scheme is open to all staff and students of the University.  Joining the scheme is simple and completely FREE!  All that you have to do is register your details and you will be sent your password via email, and then you can start car sharing!