Transport

Car sharing is a simple, cost effective and sustainable way to travel. It allows people who travel to and from work to retain the flexibility of the car and reach areas difficult to access by public transport whilst saving money by sharing fuel costs.

Car sharing also means fewer vehicles on the road, less traffic congestion and reduced exhaust emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants.

The website http://www.thamesgatewaycarshare.com has been created by Southend, Thurrock and Essex County Council using funding provided by Thames Gateway South Essex, to help people do just this in Essex. It provides a free, confidential journey matching service where you can provide or request a lift.
Once registered, the website will search from 70,000 people to find a carshare match. The scheme is the perfect opportunity for people to save money on petrol and parking, meet new friends, fight climate change and help to reduce traffic congestion.

Visit http://www.thamesgatewaycarshare.com for more details and to register.