Car share
Car sharing is a convenient and flexible sustainable transport option that provides access to vehicles without the need for ownership. It is a form of car rental that operates from designated parking spaces and allows users to book a vehicle for a range of time periods - from an hour to several days - based on their needs.
Car sharing is an efficient use of public space. One shared vehicle can replace multiple private cars, helping to reduce the number of vehicles on our roads that would otherwise compete for local parking. It supports Council’s goals to lower emissions, ease parking demand, and promote a more sustainable and connected community.
Council supports car sharing as it:
- reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- reduces on-street parking demand and frees up parking spaces
- reduces congestion and the competition for parking spaces
- encourages active lifestyles by reducing dependency on private cars.
Benefits of car sharing
- Decreasing personal car ownership
- Reduces distance travelled by vehicles
- Improving urban land use and development
- Providing affordable access to vehicles for everyone
- Motivating residents to walk, cycle and take buses and trains
- Decreasing dependence on fossil fuels while reducing the emission of greenhouse gases.
Benefits for residents
- A smart alternative to owning a car
- Provide access to a vehicle only when you need it
- Shared use reduces costs and benefits more people
- Offers mobility to households who may not otherwise afford a car
Benefits for businesses
- Easy access to a vehicle for work-related travel
- Encourages staff to avoid driving to work
- Helps reduce the need for maintaining a fleet
Information for car share operators
Council provides dedicated on-street car share spaces to car share operators. These are usually located in areas of demand and convenience, such as train stations and shopping centres. This means cars are easy to find and, once finished, users have a reserved space to return them.
Where are car share spaces?
You can find an available car near your home or workplace through the following operators by visiting their websites for up-to-date locations and booking options: