How will the #GE2017 result affect transport issues?

With the general election not quite going the way anyone expected, it now seems that Theresa May will look to form a minority government. This means that the Conservative… read more

“I’m on my way…” Ed Sheeran liftshares with James Corden!

Suffolk-born superstar Ed Sheeran is the latest celeb to join James Corden on The Late, Late Show for a Carpool Karaoke skit – and what a journey it makes! Singing… read more

Carpooling for traditional taxis launches in NYC 🚖

UBER-style carpooling is set to launch in traditional yellow New York City cabs, seeing traditional taxis take on on-demand firms for the first time. Tech transit companies Curb and… read more

68% of Zenith’s workforce sign up to car share within a month!

Zenith, the UK’s leading independent leasing, vehicle outsourcing and fleet management provider, has hopped on board with Liftshare to promote sustainable travel amongst their employees – with 68% of… read more

I shared a car and I liked it… Katy Perry does Carpool Karaoke

From Harry Styles to Katy Perry, James Corden and the CBS Late Late Show are having a very pop-y week!   Stopping by the carpool lanes to pick up… read more

⛽️ Supermarkets could introduce ‘dynamic pricing’ for petrol

A number of UK supermarkets are in talks with an AI company to use software algorithms to charge more for petrol during busy periods. Denmark-based software company a2i Systems… read more

Going solo: Harry Styles it out on Carpool Karaoke

The latest A-lister to join James Corden for a Carpool Karaoke skit courtesy of the CBS Late Late Show is none other than One Direction heartthrob, Harry Styles! All… read more

How to get an upgrade to Guest Parking at Download Festival 2017

Download Festival is set for another huge year with the likes of Aerosmith, System Of A Down, Alter Bridge, Biffy Clyro, A Day To Remember and AFI all gracing… read more

Liftshare granted funding to investigate and end rural social isolation

Liftshare has won £25,000 worth of funding to explore initiatives to end rural and social isolation faced by people across Norfolk. The funding has been granted by innovation company… read more

‘London’s Choking’ grey plaques appear at pollution sites across the capital

Grey plaques mimicking the blue ones installed by English Heritage have been popping around London – to highlight areas in the capital where high pollution levels threaten public health.… read more

Isle of Wight Festival 2017: how to get priority parking

The Isle of Wight Festival is set for its biggest year ever from 8th-11th June, with a line-up featuring David Guetta, Run DMC, Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, Kaiser Chiefs,… read more

🚌 Citymapper trial free Smart Bus in London

Citymapper is running a two-day trial of a new Smart Bus in London. The bus will identify the needs of its users and create a travel route in order… read more

Should banned motorists have to re-take their driving test?

A parliamentary committee have recommended that motorists banned from driving should have to resit their driving tests before they can drive again. The All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group is made… read more

INFOGRAPHIC: Is this the biggest car sharing scheme in the UK?

Here at Liftshare, we work with 700+ business clients who want to encourage their staff or residents to share journeys where they can, for a variety of reasons. Some… read more

Guest blog by Matthew Evans: What is Transport Poverty and who does it impact?

This blog post has been written by an external writer, Matthew Evans. If you’re a Liftshare member, and would be interested in writing a blog for us, get in… read more

New ISO sustainability standard launches

If you too are looking to become ISO accredited in any area of environmental management or sustainability, contact our Business Team today to discuss how we can help. The… read more

Uber tracked phones even after users deleted their app

A new report suggests that Uber monitored users’ phones even after they’d deleted the Uber app – and that Apple clashed with them over it when they found out.… read more

👉 Is there a safety difference between right-handed and left-handed drivers? 👈

Scientists may have proved that left-handed drivers are more likely to crash their vehicles than right-handed drivers. A new study carried out by insurers Privilege shows that left-handed drivers… read more