Car Share Scheme

“You tend to notice you haven’t been to the petrol station for a while.” David Jason

As part of Aberdeenshire Council’s commitment to promoting alternatives to single occupancy car use the Council encourages car sharing. 

Aberdeenshire Council fund a FREE online service for anyone interested in car sharing in Aberdeenshire.  The scheme is open to car owners and those looking for a lift.  Simply:

• Go to www.carshareaberdeenshire.com or phone 08700 111199
• Enter your journey details – where you are going, when and how often
• The system searches for possible matches and lists them for you on screen
• You can then contact potential travel companions via an automated email system
• www.carshareaberdeenshire.com includes a cost calculator to help you calculate the annual cost of your motoring and the potential financial savings to be made from car sharing.  It also answers several frequently asked questions
• Remember car sharing might work for you some of the time or perhaps for part of a journey

There is a financial benefit to individuals who car share.  Research shows the average commuter can save up to £1000 a year.  There are also benefits to the wider community and environment.  These include reductions in congestion and carbon emissions.

Watch people who car share talk about the benefits at our sustainable travel You Tube Channel by clicking on the below logo.

If you have any questions about car sharing please look at the car share website or call Aberdeenshire Council’s Travel Planning Officer on 01224 664773.

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