According to BBC News, this new North Wales Car-Share project is a web-based car sharing scheme that links into three existing car-share networks. According to the backers of this scheme, this combination makes Wales the first country with a universal coverage when it comes to car-share possibilities.
With this project, a great advance in sustainable transport has been made. Car sharing is a great form of green travel and will help reducing both CO2 emission and traffic congestion, since people will drive together, instead of separately. This will especially have an influence during peak periods, when a lot of people commute to their work. Besides the great influence on the environment, it will also save a lot of money, and it actually might be fun to drive with someone else, instead of alone.
Since its start, the network has attracted 340.000 members. Anyone interested in car sharing can register at Northwalescarshare.com and the database will try to match people together.
While this car sharing scheme is not specifically aimed at companies, they might profit from this initiative as well. Car sharing is becoming increasingly popular amongst companies, since it helps improving relations between colleagues, it saves money and it is better for the environment.
However, car sharing is just one of the many options companies have to increase their sustainability and reduce both costs and pollution. Another great option is using the C-Track Vehicle Tracking system, which enables you to increase efficiency, productivity and control of your fleet operation. This will offer you immediate benefits, without having to go through the trouble of matching up colleagues who can participate in car sharing!
