Car sharing is when two or more people share a car and travel together. We recognise that many people don't have easy access to public transport so this is where a car share scheme can help.

Car sharing has become more popular because of the increasing costs of travelling, even car sharing lanes are being set up in the UK. Would you be prepared to share your car with others? Would you use a car share scheme?

Travel2work can help assist you find a car share to work or anywhere which requires a regular lift. Our car share scheme is easy to use and is completely free.

If you are a car owner - register your details with us! you could help get somebody to work by car sharing and save yourself on travel expenses. You can edit your details at any time.

Not a car Owner? Unable to find a car share with someone in your area. Don't worry - register your details anyway and a lift may come available at another time.

Benefits of Car Sharing with travel2work

• Travel2work can be used by non-drivers to find a lift share, which is a great tool for absolutely anyone looking at improving their transport options.
• can be used as a tool for jobseekers to find work further a field.
• Saves money - car sharing with others reduces their transport costs.
• Reduces the number of cars on the roads which also leads to a healthier and more sustainable environment for the community.
• Less congestion which means shorter journey times.
• Less pollution and fewer parking problems.
• Can help with the solution to the transport problems of rural areas.
• Provides employees and employers with more transport options.
• Provides for a more efficient use of parking spaces.
• Reduces the need for a private car.

Drivers are being urged to think about their daily commute and driving habits in a change that could bring them huge financial savings and benefit the environment. It does take some thought and planning to car share, but the financial and environmental benefits are massive. And people don’t have to do it every day. If everyone car shared just once a week it would have a huge impact on congestion.

It will take time to build up a large database of contacts. When you register you may not find someone to share a car with straight away but keep checking and as the numbers of people registered grows, you should find a partner.

If you have used our service, please use our guestbook to leave comments on your car share experiences or any feedback for our website. Note, your comments may be used on the travel2work website .