Car Sharing Saves Cash

Sharing a car with another motorist could save the average commuter £1,500 a year, Travelwise NI has claimed.

The government body, which encourages alternative forms of transport, said more drivers should consider using one of the 21 park-and-ride scheme across the province which are operated by Translink. This option again offers potential savings of £1,609 a year or more in some cases. Translink currently provide 2,000 free parking spaces, with a further 2,000 planned and in development.

"The car-sharers that we have would say they have somebody to talk to on their way to work, socialising. Or they can sleep on the way to work and let somebody else do the driving every other day or every other week."
Michael Lindsay, Car Share Co-ordinator, Travelwise NI

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